Hawaii COVID Cases Increase To 77

An outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) that began in Wuhan, China has been developing since December 2019.  This outbreak now includes hundreds of thousands of cases globally and has become widespread in a number of countries.

Update: As COVID-19 spreads globally and nationally, we are detecting cases introduced into our state by both visitors and residents alike, although >80% of our cases are among returning residents from mainland as well as international locations.  At least one of the newly identified cases has no known travel or contact with travelers. This is the first indication of community spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii and highlights the importance of social distancing (i.e., maintaining at least 6 ft distance or 2 arm’s length, whichever is longer, from others). Social distancing can reduce the spread of disease and protect those who are most vulnerable in our community.  If you get sick, please stay home—get rest, drink plenty of fluids, and get better.  If you are older or have an underlying medical condition and become ill, call your doctor.

https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/advisories/novel-coronavirus-2019/