Big Island and other towns across Virginia are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Big Island, VA community.
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Virginia COVID-19 Cases
Virginia Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,315,784
Virginia New Coronavirus Deaths:
Virginia Total Coronavirus Deaths: 23,748
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Big Island
Big Island coronavirus cases hit 1-day peak and surpass Oahu
The number of COVID-19 cases reported Sunday on the Big Island reached 51, the isle’s largest one-day tally since the start of the pandemic. More info »
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 10/25/2020 12:00pmBig Island coronavirus-related death toll hits 99
State health officials on Thursday reported three new coronavirus-related deaths and 54 additional cases of COVID-19 on the Big Island. Across the Aloha State, 304 new cases were reported by ... More info »
West Hawaii Today - 10/07/2021 12:05amDespite visitors, Virginia island remains coronavirus-free
It’s an isolated outpost, miles from land. Tangier is a Virginia island in the middle Chesapeake Bay, a place popular for day trips on a ferry. People have lived there since at least the 17th ... More info »
kristv - 09/10/2020 02:57amBig Island reports 111 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new coronavirus-related death
The Big Island’s COVID-19 case tally neared 8,900 Sunday with 111 new coronavirus cases reported on the state’s southernmost island. One new coronavirus-related death was also reported on the ... More info »
West Hawaii Today - 09/13/2021 06:49amBig Island adds another extension to post-arrival coronavirus testing for Trans-Pacific travelers
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Big Island is adding another extension its post-arrival COVID-19 testing program for Trans-Pacific travelers for up to 90 days. Post-arrival tests will only be mandatory for ... More info »
KHON2 - 05/07/2021 12:35pm