

General information is available on the CDC website. If you test positive, adhere to CDC-recommended isolation procedures. Visit the COVID-19 vaccination guidance webpage to find a nearby location offering vaccinations. Also, if you plant to visit someone who is at high risk, consider self-testing to detect infection before visiting and wear a mask when with them.Įnsure you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations. The DOH recommends that if you or a family member are at a high risk for severe illness, wear a high-quality mask or respirator in public indoor spaces. “While most people will have mild illness, taking personal steps can help reduce the risk of severe infection and further spread of the virus.”Īs displaced residents and visitors congregate at various shelters, masking and physical distancing, as much as possible especially if an individual is symptomatic, is being emphasized. “The sudden increase in hospitalizations from the tragic wildfires highlights the need to preserve hospital capacity and prevent hospitalizations due to COVID-19,” said Health Director Dr. Hawaii DOH encourages the public to take precautions to protect themselves and others, especially with the wildfires on Maui causing an influx of hospitalizations on Maui and Oahu. The increase in hospital admission levels parallels admission rates nationwide. Effective 2 March, 2022, mask wear is optional on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and its affiliated federal properties/annexes, except for the following. 9, COVID-19 cases statewide are up to 1,008 with 732 of those on Oahu, 117 on Hawaii Island, 88 on Maui, 62 on Kauai, seven on Molokai, and two from out-if-state travelers. 7, COVID-19 hospital admission levels for both the City and County of Honolulu and Maui County increased from low to medium level.Īs of Aug. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of Monday, Aug. Our Response to COVID-19 CARES Act Funding (spent), 53,503,080 Stronger Together Hawaii Scholarship Fund, 2,242,580 Strong Funds, 1,654,500 Donor. Hawaii DOH encourages those at evacuation shelters to wear a mask and maintain physical distance as much as possible.

The increase in hospital admission levels parallels admission rates nationwide People coming to and from Hawai‘i should be prepared to undergo a 5-day quarantine upon arrival and closely monitor their health for the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 unless they have participated in the Safe Travels Pre-testing Program General Travel Community transmission of respiratory illness caused by COVID-19 is occurring globally.
