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Hawai‘i COVID-19 Cases

News Release from Hawaii DoH, October 5, 2020

On 10/5/2020, the Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 52 new positive cases. There is 1 new case on Maui, 10 on Hawai‘i Island, and 41 on O‘ahu for a cumulative total of 12,854 cases statewide (reported since 2/28/2020). Two previous cases were removed due to updated laboratory information.

A total of 306,841 individuals have been tested in the state.  (916 new tests)

52 / 916 = 5.7% positive 

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 DashboardTracking COVID-19

LATEST CASES IN HAWAI‘I

MORE DETAILS 

Total cases:12854* (52 new)

Hawai’i County:820

Honolulu County:11546

Kaua’i County:59

Maui County:395†

Pending:0

Residents diagnosed outside of Hawai‘i:34

Required Hospitalization:889‡ (no new hospitalizations)

Hawaii deaths:157 (one new death)

Released from Isolation:10470§  (24 new releases) 

Cumulative totals as of 12:00pm, October 5, 2020

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*As a result of updated information, 2 cases from Maui were removed from the counts.

†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 

Oct. 5, 2020 

Department of Health: 

One Death and 52 Additional Coronavirus Cases Reported Today 

A woman from O‘ahu, who was older than 80-years-old is reported as the 157th death in Hawai‘i since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She had underlying conditions and had been in the hospital. DOH is reporting 52 new active cases today. 

 

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 5, 2020       

Island of Diagnosis       

New Cases       

Reported since       

2/28/2020       

(including new cases) 

O‘ahu       

41 

11,546 

Hawai‘i       

10 

820 

Maui      

378++ 

Kaua‘i      

59 

Moloka‘i       

19 

Lānaʻi   

HI residents diagnosed outside of HI      

34 

Total Cases       

52 

12,854 

Deaths       

157 

Hospitalization count as of 10/2/20 at 4:19 pm: 14-Hawai‘i, 0-Maui, 114-O‘ahu, 0-Kaua‘i   

++ As a result of updated information, two (2) cases from Maui were removed from the counts. 

 

7-Day Averages  

  

Daily New Cases   

(change from previous day)  

% Lab Positive  

(change from previous day  

Statewide  

99 (-3)  

2.7% (+0.0)  

O‘ahu  

82 (-5)  

3.3% (-0.2)  

Hawai‘i  

16 (+2)  

 2.6% (+0.3)  

Kaua’i  

0 (+0.0)  

0.0% (+0.0)  

Maui  

1 (+0.0)  

0.3% (-0.0)  

*Metrics reflect information updated as of noon the previous day. Case counts are calculated based on date of report. Percent positivity is calculated based on date of lab result.  

 

Laboratory* Testing Data      

There were 4,815 additional COVID-19 tests reported via electronic laboratory, since the last report on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. 

Total Number of Individuals Tested by Clinical Labs, State Lab & Surge Testing      

Positive  

Negative  

306,841**  

12,854  

293,959  

*Electronic Laboratory Reporting **28 test results were inconclusive.   

 

Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 – Three COVID-19 Deaths Added Due to Updated Information, 70 New Cases Reported 

Three COVID-19 deaths on Maui were recently validated and classified as those records became available. These deaths occurred August 15-Sept. 15, 2020.

  • Man, 60-69 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • Woman, 60-60 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • Woman, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 

 

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

Island of Diagnosis       

New Cases       

Reported since       

2/28/2020       

(including new cases)  

O‘ahu       

53 

11,505 

Hawai‘i       

15 

810 

Maui      

377 

Kaua‘i      

59 

Moloka‘i       

19 

Lānaʻi   

HI residents diagnosed outside of HI      

34 

Total Cases       

70 

12,804 

Deaths       

156 

 

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 - Eight of 11 Covid-19 Deaths Added Due to Updated Information, 133 New Cases Reported 

Eleven COVID-19 deaths on O‘ahu were reported by the state Saturday, with eight of the deaths occurring August 15-Sept.15, 2020. Eight of the deaths were recently validated and classified as those records became available. COVID-19 deaths are officially reported as records are obtained, reviewed, validated, and the deaths are classified for state and national reporting.

  • 3 men, 50-59 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 1 man, 70-79 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 1 man, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, died at home 
  • 3 men, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 1 woman, 60-69 yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 
  • 2 women, 80+ yrs., underlying conditions, hospitalized 

 

Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, Oct. 3, 2020       

Island of Diagnosis       

New Cases       

Reported since       

2/28/2020       

(including new cases)  

O‘ahu       

87 

11,452 

Hawai‘i       

43 

795 

Maui      

375 

Kaua‘i      

59 

Moloka‘i       

19 

Lānaʻi   

HI residents diagnosed outside of HI      

34 

Total Cases       

133 

12,734 

Deaths       

11 

153 

  

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 

Department of Public Safety: 

COVID-19 Update - Statewide Testing Continues at All Facilities  

The PSD Health Care Division is working with DOH, the Hawai‘i National Guard (HING) and community partners, to conduct mass testing for COVID-19 at all correctional facilities statewide. The Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC) began staff testing today with the help of the HING.  

  

There were no new inmate or staff results received today. There are no inmates hospitalized. The number of inmates who have recovered increased to 328. The number of PSD staff who have recovered and returned to work increased to 93. Information on PSD’s planning and response to COVID-19 can be found at: http://dps.hawaii.gov/blog/2020/03/17/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-resources/ 

 

Helpful Resources 

 

  • Safe Travels Information (Frequently Asked Questions) UPDATED 10-1-20 

 https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs

  • Trans-Pacific Passenger Arrivals Statistics 

https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/covid-19-updates/trans-pacific-passenger-arrivals/

 
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