Life Care Center of Hilo has reported the COVID-related deaths of two more residents over the weekend, according to an update posted this morning on the facility’s website.
A total of 10 COVID-related deaths have now been reported at Life Care Center.
The facility has reported COVID-19 in 55 residents and 17 employees since late September.
As of this morning, there are 19 active resident cases at the facility and one receiving treatment at Hilo Medical Center. Two resident have been discharged and 23 have recovered.
Fifteen employees have fully recovered.
Hawaii County Civil Defense has reported nine new coronavirus cases on the Big Island today, a decline in new cases compared to Sunday.
The Big Island on Sunday recorded 51 new cases of the virus, the highest single-day jump in new COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic and more than were reported on Oahu.
According to Civil Defense, the high virus numbers are concentrated in housing areas in the North Kona and South Hilo districts. The numbers reflect ongoing testing policies to identify clusters of positive cases so those individuals can be isolated and treated to prevent further spread.
“Know that the preventive measures of face coverings, distancing and gatherings are critical to stop the spread of the virus and are mandated by law and will be enforced by the Hawaii Police Department,” Civil Defense said in its update this morning. “Please accept this kuleana to protect our family, friends and community to make Hawaii safe.”