This is from the West Hawaii newspaper:
With 49 reported COVID-19 cases in Kona over the last 28 days, officials warn the community to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of the pandemic.
“COVID is still very much a threat to our community. It is not the time to let our guard down,” said Kona Community Hospital CEO James Y. Lee. “The beaches are reopening, and that’s a concern. We strongly encourage our staff and community to remain vigilant and continue practicing safety precautions at work and at play.”
As of Friday, three COVID-positive patients remain in the West Hawaii hospital, with two in the ICU and one on a ventilator.”
This from Honolulu Civil Beat News:
Hawaii Island identified 43 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the island’s biggest single-day increase since the pandemic began. The previous record was 39 cases on Aug. 28.
Doctors have also been put on alert that after October 15 there may be a surge of cases.
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