HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Feb. 3: 74 New COVID-19 Infections And 4 Deaths

State epidemiologist asks people to avoid the temptation of Super Bowl parties.

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Hawaii health officials reported Wednesday, including 41 on Oahu, 23 on Maui, four on the Big Island, and six Hawaii residents diagnosed out of state

Four new fatalities were recorded on Oahu. The is 414.

Dr. Sarah Kemble, the acting state epidemiologist, said the most recent wave of cases that peaked in January appears to have plateaued.

“I’m pleased to see our seven-day averages appear to be stabilized and may be on the decline, I’m cautious to say, after travel over the holidays,” she said at a press conference Tuesday.

She cautioned people to avoid gathering, especially for the Super Bowl on Sunday.

“We’re heading into Super Bowl season, she said. “There are temptations everywhere.”

Hawaii is currently in which includes seniors 75 and older, first responders and other essential workers. At least 171,705 doses of vaccine have been administered to date, .

Reporting Lag

Civil Beat’s virus tracker is updated when the state releases its daily numbers. The state posts new data daily at noon. Daily reports reflect laboratory results collected up until 11:59 p.m. two days prior, leaving a 36-hour lag between when results are submitted to the Department of Health and when the state reports them publicly.

In Maui County, 3.2% of people tested during the past week have been confirmed to have COVID-19. Maui County’s

Statewide, 2% of people tested during the past week have been confirmed to have COVID-19.

Approximately 61 people , with 19 people in intensive care units and 15 using ventilators.

For more information, check or , and . The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency also provides this You can also learn about our daily COVID-19 tracker here.

Cases, Deaths And COVID-19 Testing In Hawaii

26,081
COVID-19 Cases
414
Deaths
978,901
Tests performed
Source: ,

Honolulu’s 7-Day Averages


Current Tier*
60
Daily Case Count
2.4%
Test Positivity
Source: * The current case numbers and test positivity rate may not correlate with the metrics set for a specific tier as the county must spend at least four consecutive weeks in a tier and meet the metrics for the next tier before advancing, according to the reopening plan. More information of the City and County of Honolulu’s reopening strategy as well as details of the restrictions of , , and can be found at

Hawaii COVID-19 Cases By County

Daily New COVID-19 Cases

Number Of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In U.S.

COVID-19 Cases Worldwide

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