90* New Cases of COVID-19 in the state, Sept 24th

5 new cases via Hawaii DoH and HCCD, 7-day average on test positivity on island is slow decreasing, now at 1.2% (HDOH). There have been a total of 672 (+13) confirmed cases on Hawaiʻi Island according to DoH, with 157 (-5 net) active cases of COVID-19 implied. As of yesterday, HMC reported 15 hospitalized in Hilo with COVID-19; 3 in ICU, 11 in COVID Unit, and 1 in Extended Care Facility (via HMC FB). Hawaii Island Deaths Total via HCCD: 28 (0) The Hilo Veterans Home as of yesterday has 70 (0) residents and 34 (0) employees test positive for COVID-19 (HMC). 26 deaths on island are related to the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. Total Cases Statewide: 11,779 (+90 today) Released from Isolation: 5,265 (+140) Total Required Hospitalization: 779 (+16) Total Deaths: 124 (+2) (DOH) *As a result of updated information, one case from Hawaii was removed from the counts". ~ DoH