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State COVID-19 restrictions set to expire, mask mandate remains

All of the state’s emergency COVID-19 measures, except for the indoor mask-wearing mandate, will expire on March 25, including the vaccination or testing requirement for state and county government workers as well as the Safe Travels Program for domestic travel. Gov. David Ige said during ...

COVID-19 at a Glance

Latest developments: • State Department of Health on Tuesday reported 118 new confirmed and probable cases statewide, including 74 cases on Oahu, 19 on Maui, 15 on Hawaii island, nine on Kauai and one Hawaii resident diagnosed out of state. • There have now been 236,269 confirmed and probable cases statewide, including 163,807 on Oahu, 29,494 in Maui County (27,936 on Maui, 934 on Molokai and 624 on Lanai), 25,837 in Hawaii County and 11,437 on Kauai. A total of 5,694 Hawaii residents have been diagnosed outside of the state. • No new deaths were reported Tuesday; the ...

County grant program now open to all small businesses

The Maui News The Maui County Small Business Grant Program opened to all small businesses in the county on Tuesday. The county launched the program in early January along with several local credit unions to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, which is not an expense reimbursement program, offers a grant of $5,000 for eligible businesses. In order to qualify, businesses must: • Be registered and active with the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and/or sole proprietors. • Have $2 million or less in gross revenue in 2020 verified ...

Public libraries to reopen Wednesdays

Public library branches will reopen on Wednesdays starting today, the Hawaii State Public Library System announced. The Wednesday closures were instituted on Aug. 18 due to the high infection rates of the delta variant. All library users may browse for materials, use public internet computers for up to two 60-minute sessions per day, access free Wi-Fi, pick up holds, use printers and copiers and request reference and research assistance. Library patrons and visitors ages 12 and older must: • Present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test issued within the last 72 ...

COVID-19 at a Glance

Latest developments: • State Department of Health on Monday reported 142 new confirmed and probable cases statewide, including 65 cases on Oahu, 30 on Kauai, 29 on Hawaii island, 17 on Maui and one Hawaii resident diagnosed out of state. • There have now been 236,151 confirmed and probable cases statewide, including 163,733 on Oahu, 29,475 in Maui County (27,917 on Maui, 934 on Molokai and 624 on Lanai), 25,822 in Hawaii County and 11,428 on Kauai. A total of 5,693 Hawaii residents have been diagnosed outside of the state. • No new deaths were reported Monday; the statewide ...

Maui Memorial, Kaiser clinics change visitor policies

The Maui News Maui Memorial Medical Center is now allowing visitors regardless of vaccination status as local medical facilities begin to change their policies amid a decline in COVID-19 cases and the end of county restrictions. Effective Monday, Maui Health announced that Maui Memorial Medical Center is now allowing regular visitors for patients. All eligible visitors ages 12 and older will be allowed entry, regardless of vaccination status, though anyone ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitation is restricted to one visitor per patient per day, for a maximum of two ...