Big Island reports record number of new COVID-19 cases

A record number of new COVID-19 cases were reported Friday on the Big Island.

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. To date, the state has reported 59,316 cases of which 7,100 have been on the Big Island.

Hawaii County on Friday had a seven-day test positivity rate of 8.4%, above the state’s 8.9% positivity rate.

According to the DOH, 9,790 new cases have been reported in Hawaii in the past 14 days, including 1,778 on the Big Island. There has been an average of 728.4 new cases the past seven days statewide with the Big Island averaging 134 cases per day.

The island’s two most populous areas, Kailua-Kona and Hilo, have reported the most cases during the past 14 days at 425 and 502 cases, respectively. Meanwhile, Waikoloa and Waimea in South Kohala have reported 76 and 100 cases, respectively. Captain Cook and Honaunau have reported 73 cases in the past two weeks.

On Friday, 78 people with COVID-19 were remained hospitalized on the Big Island, an increase of 11 from Thursday. Four of the island’s 24 ICU beds were available with 15 of the beds occupied by COVID-positive patients, up from three on Thursday. Ten of those 15 COVID patients are on ventilators.

The department also reported nine new deaths Friday, all among Oahu residents ages 50 to 79. Eight of those individuals were hospitalized and had underlying health conditions. One man, 70-79, had underlying health conditions but died at home.

Of the 582 deaths confirmed and reported by the state to date, 450 were on Oahu, 67 were on Maui, 59 were on the Big Island and three on Kauai. Three deaths were among residents outside the state.

Need a test?

Hawaii County’s Community Testing Program has scheduled clinics at the following times and sites:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Manono Street in Hilo. Testing provided by S&G Labs.

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Hilo Lanes on Kinoole Street in Hilo. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• 9 a.m to noon today at Kahuku Park in Ocean View. Testing provided by Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital.

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Kona International Market on Luhia Street in Kailua-Kona. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• Noon to 3:30 p.m. today at Waimea District Park in Waimea. Testing provided by KTA Super Stores.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Monday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Manono Street in Hilo. Testing provided by KTA Super Stores.

• 8 a.m. to noon Monday at the Honokaa Sports Complex and Skate Park in Honokaa. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Kona Community Aquatic Center on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. Testing provided by KTA Super Stores.

• 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Makuu Farmers Market in Pahoa. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at The Hub in Pahoa. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Manono Street in Hilo. Testing provided by S&G Labs.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Manono Street in Hilo. Testing provided by KTA Super Stores.

• Noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Kona Community Aquatic Center on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. Testing provided by Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital.

• 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at Honaunau Rodeo Arena in South Kona. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Kona Community Aquatic Center on Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona. Testing provided by S&G Labs.

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium on Manono Street in Hilo. Testing provided by S&G Labs.

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 4 at Hilo Lanes on Kinoole Street in Hilo. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• 9 a.m to noon Sept. 4 at Kahuku Park in Ocean View. Testing provided by Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital.

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 4 at Kona International Market on Luhia Street in Kailua-Kona. Testing provided by Premier Medical Group.

• Noon to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at Waimea District Park in Waimea. Testing provided by KTA Super Stores.

Want to get vaccinated?

A host of County of Hawaii-supported vaccination sites are planned this week on the Big Island:

• From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Hilo Lanes in Hilo. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Kona International Market in Kailua-Kona. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From noon to 4 p.m. today at Waimea District Park in Waimea. KTA Super Stores is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to noon today in HOVE Marshallese Church in Ocean View, Ka‘u. Ka‘u Rural Health is providing Pfizer and Moderna and vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today HPM Building Supply in Kailua-Kona. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer and Moderna and vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to noon today at West Hawaii Civic Center in Kailua-Kona. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to noon Monday at DOH Waimea Health Center, 67-5189 Kamamalu St. in Waimea. The DOH is providing Moderna vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 8 a.m. to noon Monday at Honokaa Sports Complex and Skate Park in Honokaa. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Kona Community Aquatic Center in Kailua-Kona. KTA Super Stores is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Makuu Farmers Market in Pahoa. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at The HUB in Pahoa. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Cooper Center in Waimea. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Honokaa High School Armory in Honokaa. Hamakua-Kohala Health is providing Pfizer vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Randy’s Huli Chicken in Kealakekua. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 2 at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo. KTA Super Stores is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 2 at Kona Community Aquatic Center in Kailua-Kona. Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hosptial is providing Pfizer vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Hamakua-Kohala Health in Honokaa. Hamakua Kohala Health is providing Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at Honaunau Rodeo Arena in South Kona. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 3 at Hisaoka Gym at Kamehameha Park in Kapaau. Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital is providing Pfizer vaccines. No pre-registration required.+

• From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Hamakua-Kohala Health in Honokaa. Hamakua Kohala Health is providing Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Hamakua-Kohala Health in North Kohala (53-3925 Akoni Pule Highway). Hamakua Kohala Health is providing Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 4 at Hilo Lanes in Hilo. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 4 at Kona International Market in Kailua-Kona. Premier Medical Group is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

• From noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 at Waimea District Park in Waimea. KTA Super Stores is providing Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No pre-registration required.

Note: No county-sponsored testing or vaccination clinics are planned for Sunday, Aug. 29.

For more information on getting the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna or single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, including retail sites to get inoculated, visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/vaccine.

North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea offers vaccinations free without appointment from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.