DOH reports seven new COVID-19 cases on Big Island

The state Department of Health has reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island today, according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.

Ten new cases were reported Sunday.

According to data from the DOH, fewer than 10 cases have been reported in Hilo in the past 14 days, while 29 cases were reported in Kona and 15 cases elsewhere in West Hawaii during that same time period.

As of Sunday, Hawaii County had a 1% test positivity rate, compared to a statewide positivity rate of 2.2%.

More than 151,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered as of Monday.