Hilo and other towns across Hawaii 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 Hilo, HI community.
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Hawaii COVID-19 Cases
Hawaii Total Coronavirus Cases: 390,345
Hawaii New Coronavirus Deaths:
Hawaii Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,915
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 Hilo
COVID changes still disrupt lives across Hawaii
Those suffering from long COVID are still battling the lingering effects of the virus, while those who lost friends or family members to the disease continue to mourn. More info »
Hawaii Tribune-Herald - 03/23/2025 10:05pmPandemic in Hawaii’s rearview mirror, but COVID ‘still with us’
More than five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, throwing Hawaii and the world into chaos, memories of the traumatic events for many have become a blur in the rearview mirror. More info »
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 03/24/2025 10:05pmHawaii’s economic growth has been stunted since recovering from pandemic
The local economy, by its broadest measure encompassing the value of all goods and services adjusted for inflation, totally rebounded from the pandemic-triggered downturn in the fourth quarter of ... More info »
Hawaii Tribune-Herald - 03/24/2025 10:05pmHawaii mayor announces completion of COVID hazard pay negotiations
Hawaii Island Mayor Kimo Alameda announced Wednesday the completion of negotiations with all public sector unions for compensation during the COVID pandemic. More info »
Hawaii News Now on MSN - 03/19/2025 10:03pm