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.

Hawaiʻi Island COVID-19 Update

Big Island Video News

Apr 23, 2021

STORY SUMMARY

HAWAIʻI - Officials said there were nine (9) new cases of COVID-19 identified on Hawaiʻi island, with four (4) persons hospitalized.

(BIVN) – There were 101 newly reported cases of COVID-19 in the State of Hawaiʻi on Thursday. Nine (9) new cases were identified on the Big Island. Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported four (4) persons hospitalized.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health says there have been 103 cases of COVID-19 reported on Hawaiʻi island in the past 14 days. Hawaiʻi County has seen an average 0.9% test positivity rate over the last 14 days, with an average of six (6) 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 two (2) areas on Hawaiʻi island showing totals of over 10 cases:

  • 96720 (Hilo) – 29 cases
  • 96740 (Kona) – 38 cases

To date, the State of Hawaiʻi says 1,105,651 cumulative doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered; an increase of 17,977 from April 21.

The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense says the next test is scheduled on Friday in Puna at the Pahoa District Park from 9 a.m. to noon.

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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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