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COVID-19 at a Glance

Latest developments:

• State Department of Health reported 78 new cases as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, including 63 on Oahu, four on Maui, one on Hawaii island and one on Kauai. Nine residents were diagnosed out of state.

• There now have been 18,044 cases statewide, including 15,424 on Oahu, 1,606 in Hawaii County, 675 in Maui County (551 on Maui, 106 on Lanai and 18 on Molokai) and 114 in Kauai County. A total of 225 cases have been diagnosed out of state. As a result of updated information, one Hawaii resident diagnosed out of state and one case from Oahu were dropped from the counts.

• DOH did not report any new deaths Monday, keeping the statewide count at 244, including 190 on Oahu, 34 on Hawaii island, 17 on Maui, one on Kauai and two out of state.

• As of Tuesday, more than 5,600 people have been tested in Maui County’s free post-travel testing program for returning residents and visitors, with about 60 positive test results. Of the positive results found through voluntary testing last week, roughly 18 percent have been visitors, 31 percent have been residents who traveled and 51 percent have been community exposure related.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on identifying COVID-19:

• Fever and cough are symptoms.

• Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, contact your health care provider immediately.

• Keep track of symptoms.

• If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get medical attention right away.

• Some people who are not showing symptoms could have the illness.

Methods for preventing illness include:

• Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating and after nose-blowing, coughing or sneezing.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.

• Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid contact with people who are sick; stay home if sick.

• Wear a face mask in public settings. The mask is intended to protect others.

• Social distancing: Stay 6 feet apart from others.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.

For more information:

• Call 211 or text (877) 275-6569 for general questions about coronavirus.

• Hawaii Health Department: hawaiicovid19.com.

• CDC: Coronavirus.gov.

To report violations of quarantine orders to the Maui Police Department:

• Email mpdquarantine@mpd.net.

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