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VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 22: 123 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 22: 123 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths

There have been over 1,300 new cases in Hawaii in the past two weeks.

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 21: 163 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 21: 163 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

Of the 123 Oahu cases, 50 were from a cluster at the Waiawa Correctional Facility.

Hawaii Could Get COVID-19 Vaccine As Early As December Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hawaii Could Get COVID-19 Vaccine As Early As December

First responders and health care workers will get access to the vaccine first, followed by the elderly and people with chronic health conditions.

Here’s Why The Health Department Says It Takes 36 Hours To Post COVID-19 Case Numbers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Here’s Why The Health Department Says It Takes 36 Hours To Post COVID-19 Case Numbers

Weekly trends are more important to pay attention to than daily numbers, health officials say.

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 18: 71 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 18: 71 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death

The health department is now reporting the latest COVID-19 cases at a 36-hour lag.

Gov. Ige Issues New Mask Mandate, But Most Rules Remain The Same Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Gov. Ige Issues New Mask Mandate, But Most Rules Remain The Same

People who don’t wear a mask in most public settings still face a $5,000 fine or up to a year in jail.