VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 6: 2 Deaths And 152 Cases
UPDATED: The state initially reported 53 cases because it was missing test results from a private laboratory.
Widespread, Frequent COVID-19 Testing ‘Can Wipe This Off The Planet’
Amid surging cases and widespread dissatisfaction with Gov. David Ige’s plans for schools and tourism, doctors and economists want ramped-up testing.
State Expands Crisis Hotline
Hawaii CARES hotline now offers around-the-clock access to mental health resources, substance abuse treatment services and crisis support.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 5: 173 New Cases As Hospitalizations Surge
All the new cases were on Oahu, where there are now close to 1,300 active cases.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 4: 144 New Cases And 1 Death Reported
The death of a Honolulu man brought the state’s coronavirus-related death toll to 27.
State Health Director Warns Coronavirus Is Widespread On Oahu
The governor says more needs to be done to slow down the spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii, but did not announce any new actions on Monday.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 3: 207 New Cases, More Than Half From Delayed Results
Nearly all the cases are on Oahu, where there have now been 2,083 cases identified since March.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 2: 45 New Cases But DOH Warns Of ‘Missing’ Test Results
The new results bring the official total of positive cases in Hawaii to 2,242.
Hawaii Wanted To Save Insurance Money. People Died
A new study shows the impacts of a 2015 decision to cut health insurance for some of the state’s poorest and sickest residents.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 1: 87 New COVID-19 Cases In Hawaii
The number of new cases reported Saturday was lower than in previous days but health officials cautioned that could be due to a lag in testing.