Kaua‘i News
Pfizer COVID Vaccine 90% Effective in Early Human Trials
Pfizer, working alongside German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, could apply for emergency use approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as early as next week.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Wailua
A water service shutdown is scheduled for customers in areas of Wailua.
DOH Reports 128 New COVID Cases For 2nd Straight Day
The statewide average for new daily cases stands at 109, with a 2.4% test positivity rate.
‘How to Gather, For Real’
While the new guidelines help make gatherings safer, it is important to remember that virtual celebrations still pose the lowest risk for spread.
Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travel Program is Luring Tourists Back, But Very Slowly
During the first 23 days of the Safe Travel Program, 144,896 trans-Pacific travelers have arrived in Hawai’i for an average of 6,300 per day.
DOH Reports 128 New COVID Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 128 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 15,819.
3 New COVID Cases Identified on Friday
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of on-island active cases to 12.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: Nov. 7-13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Nov. 7-13.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Nov. 6-8
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Nov. 6-8.
9 Active COVID Cases Identified On-Island
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of on-island active cases to nine.
County, Nonprofits to Host Homeless Outreach Event
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, in partnership with the Kaua‘i Community Alliance, will be hosting the second annual Kaua‘i Housing Connect homeless outreach event.
HPD Reports 100 New Cases of COVID Thursday
A total of 1,138 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Surge COVID Testing Program to Run to End of Year
Kaua‘i County is launching a free COVID-19 surge testing program available every Sunday, and urged hospitality industry staff and uninsured residents to participate.
Resident Diagnosed With COVID After Recent Travel Off Island
One new COVID-19 case was reported in Kaua‘i bringing the cumulative total to 68.
County Offices Close for Veterans Day
The County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
DOH Reports 156 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 156 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 15,473 since the pandemic began. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
