
This graphic features the average number of new cases reported by the State of Hawaiʻi over a 14-day period, as well as the test positivity rate for the same time period. The map shows zip code areas with reported cases having onset dates in the past 14 days, according to the Hawaiʻi health department.
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HAWAIʻI ISLAND - The next community testing will be Saturday when 3 district tests are scheduled: One in Hilo, one in South Kona, and one in Keaʻau.
graphic courtesy Hawaiʻi DOH via Kona Community Hospital
(BIVN) – There were 76 newly reported cases of COVID-19 in the State of Hawaiʻi on Wednesday. Of that, five (5) new cases were identified on the Big Island.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health says there have been 154 cases of COVID-19 reported on Hawaiʻi island in the past 14 days. Hawaiʻi County has seen an average 1.6% test positivity rate over the last 14 days, with an average of nine (9) new cases per day.
On the health department’s zip code area map showing reported COVID-19 cases with onset dates in the past 14 days, there are three (3) areas on Hawaiʻi island showing totals of over 10 cases:
“The next community testing will be Saturday when 3 district tests are scheduled,” the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense announced. “One in Hilo at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, one in South Kona at Konawaena High School, and one in Puna at Kea`au High School.”
“Coronavirus continues to be a threat in our community,” civil defense added. “It remains important that we continue to follow the preventive policies of face coverings, distancing, and limiting gathering sizes to no more than 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, until everyone has been vaccinated. Please accept this kuleana to help reduce the spread of the virus. Mahalo for your Kokua.”
FEMA To Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19-related Deaths
From the Hawai’i Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday:
The FEMA COVID-19 funeral assistance will be available to applicants based on the following criteria and eligibilities:
From HI-EMA:
According to the State, applicants should have the following documentation gathered when they apply: