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Hawai‘i COVID-19 Cases

News Release from Hawaii DoH, September 4, 2020

On 9/4/2020, the Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 271 new positive cases. One case is on Maui, 34 are on Hawai‘i Island, and 210 cases are on O‘ahu. There are 26 cases pending for a cumulative total of 9,473 cases statewide (reported since 2/28/2020).

A total of 221,391 individuals have been tested in the state. (7,669 new tests)

271 / 7669 = 3.5% positive  (another low positive percentage as surge test results come in)

Detailed information and data about COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i is available at:

Latest Cases in Hawai'i | Current Situation in Hawai'i  | COVID-19 Data Dashboard

LATEST CASES IN HAWAI‘I

MORE DETAILS 

Total cases:9473 (271 new)

Hawai’i County:469

Honolulu County:8575

Kaua’i County:57

Maui County:347†

Pending:0

Residents diagnosed outside of Hawai‘i:25

Required Hospitalization:583‡ (10 new hospitalizations)

Hawaii deaths:81 (2 new deaths)

Released from Isolation:2855§ (77 new releases)

Cumulative totals as of 12:00pm, September 4, 2020  

†One case is a Lanai resident whose exposure is on Maui Island and who will be remaining on Maui Island for the interim.

‡Includes Hawaii residents hospitalized out of state.

§Includes cases that meet isolation release criteria (Isolation should be maintained until at least 3 days (72 hours) after resolution of fever and myalgia without the use of antipyretics OR at least 10 days have passed since symptom onset, whichever is longer). (The cases that have died and one case that has left the jurisdiction have been removed from these counts).

Positive cases include presumptive and confirmed cases, and Hawaii residents and non-residents; data are preliminary and subject to change. Note that CDC provides case counts according to states of residence.

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HAWAI‘I COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER 

DAILY NEWS DIGEST 

September 4, 2020  

Department of Health: 

271 New Cases and Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths 

Two O‘ahu residents, a man in the 60 to 69-year-old age group and a woman, older than 80, are the latest victims to pass away from COVID-19. Both had underlying health conditions and had been hospitalized.

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Sept. 4, 2020     

Island of Diagnosis     

New Cases     

Reported since     

2/28/2020     

(including new cases)   

O‘ahu     

236 

8,575 

Hawai‘i     

34 

469 

Maui    

343 

Kaua‘i    

57 

Moloka‘i     

Lānaʻi 

HI residents diagnosed outside of HI    

25 

Total Cases     

271 

9,473 

Deaths     

81 

Hospitalization count as of 9/3/20 at 4:14 pm: 11-Hawai‘i,29-Maui, 236-O‘ahu, 0-Kaua‘i  

Laboratory* Testing Data     

There were 7,669 additional COVID-19 tests reported via electronic laboratory reporting. 

Total Number of Individuals Tested by Clinical and State Laboratories     

Positive

Negative

221,391** 

9,473 

211,890 

Total Number of Surge Tests++ 

 

 

16,384 

104 

16,280 

*Electronic Laboratory Reporting **28 test results were inconclusive     

++ Tests results from unique individuals. Total numbers may be higher due to repeat tests on single individuals. 

Hawaiicovid19.com 

For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii 

Hawai‘i State Judiciary:  

Keahuolū Courthouse Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19    

A Keahuolū Courthouse employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the Hawai‘i State Judiciary announced Friday. The individual was last at work on Monday. After getting tested on Tuesday, the person was first told the test was negative, but later got a corrected -- positive -- test result on Thursday. After conferring with DOH, coworkers with close, prolonged contact with the affected individual were notified and advised to seek guidance from their medical providers. They will return to work when medically appropriate to do so.   

The Third Circuit Kona District Court courtroom will be closed on Friday for thorough cleaning and disinfecting. Traffic and criminal cases will be continued. This is the second positive case for a Judiciary employee on Hawai‘i island.   

https://www.courts.state.hi.us/news_and_reports/2020/09/keahuolu-courthouse-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19 

Department of Land and Natural Resources: 

Access to Narnia Restricted Always 

Last weekend an estimated 100 people gathered at the J7 ranch to get in streams and waterfalls above the ranch. The waterways above the J7 (Wailuku River, Hookelekele Stream, Lauiole Falls, Pukamaui Falls and Kauwehu Falls) are collectively known as “Narnia”, and are part of the Hilo Restricted Watershed Section of the Hilo Forest Reserve.   

 Access is restricted and requires a permit for entry (HAR 13-105-4). The DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW) is not issuing any permits for access to that area at this time. Hunters are allowed to access Hilo Restricted Watershed with a valid hunting license for the purpose of hunting on weekends and holidays only. A major access point is through the J7 ranch, (currently unencumbered land TMK: (3) 2-5-009:004) and this area is now also closed to the public.  

All other uses are prohibited at this time and the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) and Hawai‘i County Police will be enforcing all State laws and rules.  

Additional Hawaii Island Area Closes After Today to Discourage Large Gatherings 

The Puna Trail in the Puna District on Hawai‘i island will be closed at midnight today. The 2.5-mile-long trail leads to Ha‘ena Beach, known locally as Shipman’s and has seen large group gatherings dating back to original COVID-19 related orders and closures back in April. 

This closure, like yesterday’s announcement that all State Parks on Hawai‘i island are also closing after today, is consistent with Hawai‘i County’s closure of all county beach parks. All State and County closures are in effect at least through Sept. 18, 2020. 

Surveys conducted in April by staff from the State’s Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program, showed an eight-fold increase of usage of the Puna Trail, compared to data from 2019. At that time an average of 16 people a day used the trail, while the COVID-19 survey period showed an average of 140 users each day. 

The DLNR Division of State Parks supports all county and state rules in an effort to reduce the chances of coronavirus infection on Hawai‘i island, which recently, like O‘ahu, has experienced a surge in cases. Closed signs were put up at the trailhead this afternoon and the WH Shipman Estate which co-manages the trailhead parking lot with the State supports closures, as enforcement is difficult at the remote Ha‘ena beach. County and State law enforcement officers will be patrolling all closed areas this weekend to ensure compliance with all emergency rules.

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Joint Information Center 

Labor Day Weekend Safety 

As we head into Labor Day weekend, it’s important for all of us to continue protecting ourselves and our loved ones from COVID-19. We can do this by following “The 3 W’s;” Wash your hands, wear a mask, and watch your distance. These simple actions will make a big difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe and healthy as we continue to try to curb the spread of COVID-19. Let’s remember that that this weekend is no different than any other. It’s going to take all of us working together to defeat COVID-19. Over the next few days, states nationwide are also encouraged to use #COVIDStopsWithMe on social media platforms to spread the word about responsible actions we can all take to stop the spread of COVID-19.   

Helpful Resources 

https://www.mauicounty.gov 

           To report violators: (808) 244-6400 or mpdquarantine@mpd.net 

  • City & County of Honolulu 
    Interisland passengers arriving on O‘ahu are not subject to the mandatory quarantine.  
    To report violators:808-723-3900 or HPDcovidenforce@honolulu.gov 
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