COVID-19 at a Glance
Latest developments:
• State Department of Health on Friday reported 136 new cases, including 82 on Oahu, 32 on Maui, 13 on Hawaii island, five on Kauai and four residents diagnosed out of state.
• There have now been 29,927 cases statewide, including 23,213 on Oahu, 3,063 in Maui County (2,918 on Maui, 111 on Lanai and 34 on Molokai), 2,501 on Hawaii island and 195 on Kauai. A total of 955 residents have been diagnosed out of state. As a result of updated information, one case on Oahu was recategorized to Hawaii island, while two Oahu cases and one Kauai case were removed from the counts.
• No deaths were reported Friday. There remain 463 fatalities statewide, including 366 on Oahu, 53 on Hawaii island, 40 on Maui, one on Kauai and three residents who died out of state.
• Maui Health will expand vaccine eligibility to all residents ages 16 and older starting Monday.
• Free drive-thru testing will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Hana Ball Park.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 tips:
• 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.