Six new cases on Oahu
The state Department of Health reported six new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, all on Oahu, bringing the statewide case total to 676.
The City and County of Honolulu now has 448 reported cases.
Hawaii County’s total remains 81 cases, with all having been released from isolation as recovered. Only one Big Island case required hospitalization.
Maui County has 120 reported cases, while Kauai County’s case count is 21.
Hawaii’s statewide case total includes 12 residents diagnosed outside the state.
The statewide death toll from coronavirus-related illness remains at 17, with 11 on Oahu and six on Maui.
The number of statewide cases requiring hospitalization is 84.
There have been 621 cases statewide that have been released from isolation as recovered, according to the DOH.
More than 56,000 people have been tested in Hawaii.
DOH: Schedule vaccinations, exams now
With the easing of COVID-19 “safer-at-home” restrictions, the state Department of Health is urging parents to ensure each child’s immunizations and physical examinations are up to date.
Avoiding checkups and missing vaccines can put a child at risk for preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough and could delay a child’s return to school if health requirements are not met, the DOH said.
Health care provider offices are open, and measures are in place to ensure every child’s safety.
Parents are urged to call their child’s health care provider immediately to schedule an appointment and discuss any concerns.
“School health requirements protect not only the health of our students but their families and our communities as well,” said state Health Director Bruce Anderson. “In light of the current pandemic, it is critically important to ensure our keiki are immunized, to protect them against diseases that can be prevented with vaccines.”
All students entering schools and child care facilities in Hawaii for the first time must meet the state’s immunization, physical exam and tuberculosis screening requirements.
In addition, before the first day of school, all seventh-grade students must provide documentation of having received a physical examination and vaccinations for Tdap, HPV and MCV. Immunizations are also required for students attending colleges and universities in Hawaii.
For more information, visit https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/.
More arrested for violating quarantine
A 48-year old Waikiki-area woman was arrested Tuesday morning on quarantine violation charges by special agents from the state Department of the Attorney General.
An investigation showed that Patricia L. Pian returned to Honolulu from San Diego on May 31, the AG’s office said. Witnesses reported seeing her swimming in the ocean a few hours after her return. She was also seen sunbathing with her husband and walking their dog.
Pian was arrested in the hallway of her condominium building and charged with violating the 14-day mandatory traveler quarantine. She is the first returning resident to be arrested by the AG’s investigators. Her bail was set at $2,000.
On Monday, a 20-year-old man from South Korea and a 48-year old Virginia woman were arrested by special agents on quarantine charges, according to the AG.
Jin Wook Lee and Kady C. Swartz were taken into custody at a Waikiki hotel.
An investigation showed Lee arrived in Honolulu on May 20 and allegedly falsified his place-of-stay. It was discovered he was staying at the hotel with Swartz and her daughter. Hotel personnel witnessed quarantine violations and contacted authorities. They reported Lee violated quarantine from the day he arrived.
Lee was arrested for committing quarantine violations and Swartz was arrested as an accomplice. Bail for both is set at $2,000.
“The travel quarantine is an important part of our state’s success in reducing the spread of the disease, and both residents and travelers alike should take care to follow these rules and practices,” said state Attorney General Clare Connors.
State Legislature set to reconvene
State Sen. President Ronald Kouchi and House Speaker Scott Saiki announced the Hawaii State Legislature will reconvene Monday, June 22, and is expected to adjourn July 10.
Hundreds of visitors arrived Monday
More than 500 visitors arrived in Hawaii on Monday, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
A total of 1,732 people arrived Monday, including 529 visitors and 493 returning residents. There were 20 arriving flights.
