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Coronavirus in Hawaii

Hundreds Line Up For Free Food At Ala Moana Center Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Hundreds Line Up For Free Food At Ala Moana Center

The one-day event was sponsored by the Salvation Army and other volunteers with donations from two local philanthropists.

Kauai: How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Our Social Fabric Allan Parachini/Civil Beat

Kauai: How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Our Social Fabric

A curfew and stay-at-home order aimed at stopping the spread of the virus are starting to make a difference — both good and bad.

Hawaii Reports 21 New COVID-19 Cases And 9th Death Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Reports 21 New COVID-19 Cases And 9th Death

There were 14 new cases in Maui County, where the state is investigating several clusters of possible infections.

Sterling Higa: Life In The Time Of Coronavirus Courtesy: Sterling Higa

Sterling Higa: Life In The Time Of Coronavirus

There’s a certain sameness to every day but uncertainty remains.

Hawaii’s New Unemployment Application Excludes Micronesian Migrant Workers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii’s New Unemployment Application Excludes Micronesian Migrant Workers

Migrants from three Micronesian nations are losing jobs due to COVID-19 but can’t apply for unemployment the same way as other legal workers.

Homeless Seniors On Hawaii Island Shelter At Holiday Inn Express Courtesy: HOPE Services

Homeless Seniors On Hawaii Island Shelter At Holiday Inn Express

Kupuna in need will receive shelter and meals during the coronavirus outbreak.

Need Child Care If You Still Have To Work? These Centers Are Open Suevon Lee/Civil Beat/2017

Need Child Care If You Still Have To Work? These Centers Are Open

Space is limited and will be reserved for children of essential workers.

Hawaii Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Hawaii Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths

UPDATED: The Hawaii Department of Health said there were 22 additional cases reported, bringing the total number of people who’ve tested positive in the state to 465.