A record number of COVID-19 cases were reported across the state and on Hawaii Island today.
The state Department of Health reported 1,035 new COVID-19 cases statewide.
Of those, 184 were on the Big Island, the largest number of infections identified in a single day.
According to the DOH, the number of Big Island cases since the start of the pandemic now totals 7,100.
The deaths of nine Oahu residents, ages 50 to 79, also were reported today.
Eight of those individuals were hospitalized and had underlying health conditions. One man, 70-79, had underlying health conditions but died at home.
There have been 9,790 cases reported statewide over the past 14 days.
Hawaii County now boasts an 8.9% test positivity rate, compared to an 8.4% positivity rate statewide.
The City and County of Honolulu has the highest positivity rate in the state at 9.8%.
As case counts have climbed, however, so have the number of vaccinations administered.
According to the DOH, the weekly vaccine count has increased for four consecutive weeks.
During the week ending July 30, some 14,670 doses were administered, but during the week ending Aug. 27, however, 27,893 doses were given.
Data from the DOH shows that 62.6% of all residents in Hawaii have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 while 70.9% have received at least one dose.
In Hawaii County, 59% of residents have completed their vaccinations, while 71% have received at least one shot.
A partial list of vaccination sites can be found online at bit.ly/BigIslandvaccines.
Community testing is available from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Kona Community Aquatic Center in Kailua-Kona.
Additional testing opportunities can be found online at bit.ly/HawaiiCOVIDtesting.
