Coronavirus Updates

Kaua’i’s COVID case count remains elevated, but it has slightly decreased in the past week, according to Mayor Derek Kawakami in the county’s latest weekly video briefing on Facebook.

The state Department of Health reported 8,924 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 25, bringing the statewide total to 274,495.

The county is offering to help residents of Kaua‘i who have experienced tough financial times during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is adopting guidance from the CDC recommending boosters for children ages 5 through 11 and strengthening booster recommendations for others.

One new COVID-related death occurred earlier this week, Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami announced during the county’s briefing Thursday, May 19.

The state Department of Health reported 7,149 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 18, bringing the statewide total to 265,571.

COVID case counts on Kaua‘i continued increasing during the past week and now are the highest in the state, based on population, according to the county’s weekly video briefing.

At the direction of the President of the United States, and on behalf of Gov. David Ige, Acting Gov. Josh Green ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect and remembrance of the 1 million Americans who have died of COVID-19.

The state Department of Health reported 5,768 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 11, bringing the statewide total to 258,422.

During the county’s weekly info briefing, Mayor Derek Kawakami said the seven-day average on new cases on the Garden Isle is 27, up from 25 last week. Two weeks ago, the average was at 10. 

The state Department of Health reported 4,249 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 4, bringing the statewide total to 252,654.

Officials said Thursday during the county’s weekly briefing that new highly contagious subvariants are likely the reason infection counts increased this week following Easter weekend, April 18.

While the state is transitioning from emergency response to a more traditional public health approach to managing COVID-19, health officials and Gov. David Ige stressed Wednesday, April 27, during a press conference that the pandemic is not over.

The state Department of Health reported 3,370 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 27, bringing the statewide total to 248,405. Eleven new fatalities were reported.

A third round of free COVID-19 home test kits will be available to Kaua‘i residents from May 2-6.

In its latest information briefing released Thursday, Kaua‘i health officials said the number of increased COVID-19 cases is likely due to new subvariants found in Hawai‘i.

The state Department of Health reported 1,736 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 20, bringing the statewide total to 245,035.

Those who use and work in public transportation and transportation hubs will continue to be required to wear masks for at least another two weeks.

Multiple agencies are conducting search operations for a 28-year-old male visitor who went missing after diving into the waters off Nawiliwili around 3:30 a.m. on Friday morning.

The state Department of Health reported 1,327 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 13, bringing the statewide total to 243,299

Kaua’i County is rescheduling its weekly video briefings so residents can get the latest and most up-to-date COVID-19 information.

The state Department of Health reported 1,194 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 6, bringing the statewide total to 241,972.

All the COVID home tests have been distributed at the Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center today, April 1.

The state Department of Health reported 1,187 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, March 30, bringing the statewide total to 240,778.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is adopting the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding COVID-19 booster shots.

Health Director Janet Berreman said there are a few things to keep an eye on. The FDA is considering recommending a second booster shot, although it hasn’t done so yet. Also, the Omicron BA-2 variant has been detected in wastewater in Hawai‘i, but any impacts of that on hospital stays or infections isn’t known.

In-person visitation at the state’s correctional facilities will resume this week.

All state restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic end tonight at midnight, including indoor mask-wearing.

A second round of free COVID-19 home test kits will be available to Kaua‘i residents from March 28 to April 1.

The state Department of Health reported 827 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, March 23, bringing the statewide total to 239,591.