The state Department of Health today reported 380 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections statewide, including 95 on the Big Island.
The state Department of Health today reported 380 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 infections statewide, including 95 on the Big Island.
According to the DOH, an average of 702 new cases have been reported daily Aug. 31-Sept. 6.
Hawaii County has a 7.4% test positivity rate compared to a 7.2% positivity rate statewide.
In the past 14 days, 413 infections have been reported in Hilo and 447 have been reported in Kailua-Kona.
During that same time period, 71 cases have been reported in Honokaa; 108 in Waimea; 74 in Kealakekua; 62 in the Captain Cook, Ocean View and Honaunau areas; 89 in Pahoa; and 136 in Keaau.
According to the DOH, 64.7% of the state’s population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while 72.9% have received at least one dose.
In Hawaii County, 61% of residents have been fully vaccinated while 72% have received at least one dose.
A partial list of vaccination sites can be found online at bit.ly/BigIslandvaccines.
COVID-19 testing is available from 2-6 p.m. today at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.
More testing opportunities can be found online at bit.ly/HawaiiCOVIDtesting.
