Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Identifies Travel-Related COVID Case Sunday
All active cases are in isolation, and one case remains hospitalized.
One New COVID-19 Case Reported on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, Dec. 5.
DOH Reports 133 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 133 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 18,423 since the pandemic began.
Hawai‘i Hospitals Prepare for Arrival of COVID-19 Vaccine
Hawai‘i’s hospitals and healthcare systems, in close coordination with the Hawai‘i Department of Health, are gearing up to ensure that they are prepared for the arrival and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
6 Recognized for Completing Kaua‘i Drug Court Program
The Kaua‘i Drug Court celebrated the graduation of a handful of its participants including one from Veterans Treatment Court.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: Dec. 5-11
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for the week of Dec. 5-11.
COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines Reduced to 10 Days
Effective today, the quarantine period for those exposed to COVID-19 has been reduced from 14 days to 10 days, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH).
DOH Reports 106 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 106 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 18,290 since the pandemic began.
Feds Will Pay to Keep National Guard Active For COVID Response
Hawai‘i is among 47 states and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands to receive the funding extension.
Kaua‘i Confirms 1 New Case of COVID Thursday
Today’s case brings the number of on-island active cases to 16, with 138 cumulative cases.
Rainfall Summary For November 2020
The monthly rainfall totals at Mount Waialeale, Omao, and Wailua UH Experiment Station were the highest November amounts since 2009.
Statewide COVID Totals Jump Back to Triple Digits
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 78 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Families Move into Supportive Housing Development at Pua Loke
The first several families have moved into Kaua‘i’s first Transit Ready Communities project in the Pua Loke area – Kealaula at Pua Loke Supportive Housing Development in late November.
Toys for Tots Drive-Up Donations Accepted Sundays in December
The County of Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Department of Health is teaming up with the Kaua‘i Marine Corps League to support safe drive-up donations for this year’s Toys for Tots donation drive.
Four New COVID Cases Identified on Kaua‘i Wednesday
Two cases are adult residents, and two are adult visitors.
DOH Reports 78 New COVID Cases Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 75 cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Sewer system Inspection to be Performed in Līhu‘e
The Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division’s contractor will be performing closed-circuit television inspections on the Līhu‘e sewer collection system.
No Swimming, Snorkeling Advised on North- West-Facing Shores Due to High Surf
Ocean Safety officials advise no swimming or snorkeling at all north- and west-facing shores for Dec. 1-2 due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Island
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
