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
Rising coronavirus cases in Hawaii raises concerns for care homes
The Life Care Center of Hilo is seeing another COVID-19 cluster within the facility, with 10 residents sick. One of them is hospitalized. More info »
KHON2 - 08/04/2021 07:38pmCoronavirus outbreak at Hilo jail grows to a total of 119 inmates, 16 ...
A coronavirus outbreak at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo has grown to include 119 inmates and 16 staff, the state Department of Public Safety reported today. Two staff are ... More info »
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 06/10/2021 12:00pmFamilies grow increasingly anxious as COVID-19 cases, fatalities at ...
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - As coronavirus cases continue to rise on Hawaii Island, so do fatalities at a care home for veterans in Hilo.. Hawaii County has seen five fatalities since last ... More info »
Hawaii News Now - 09/04/2020 10:50pmHilo Medical Center sees 100% increase in coronavirus hospitalizations ...
Officials said COVID-19 hospitalizations jumped overnight from six to 12 patients — a 100% increase — and all of the people currently hospitalized with COVID-19 at HMC are unvaccinated. More info »
KHON2 - 07/31/2021 01:11pmMobile coronavirus testing van reaches underserved areas on Hawaii ...
HILO, Hawaii >> A mobile unit of health professionals in Hawaii County is taking coronavirus testing on the road, providing screening to communities in underserved areas. Premier Medical Group has ... More info »
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 01/20/2021 10:00am