The Maui News - Weekender

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

- DOH reports third death, nine new cases on Maui on Friday. 465 confirmed or presumptiv­e positive cases in Hawaii: 343 in Honolulu County, 66 in Maui County, 31 in Hawaii County and 19 in Kauai County. Residency in four cases is unknown and two residents w

Latest developmen­ts:

DOH reports third death, nine new cases on Maui on Friday.

465 confirmed or presumptiv­e positive cases in Hawaii: 343 in Honolulu County, 66 in Maui County, 31 in Hawaii County and 19 in Kauai County. Residency in four cases is unknown and two residents were diagnosed out of state.

Nighttime curfew pilot program continues from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

State rolls out new webbased app called “Safe Travels” to allow travelers who are subject to the 14day quarantine to fill out the informatio­n required to travel electronic­ally prior to their trip.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State of Hawaii travel recommenda­tions:

Entry of foreign nationals from these locations has been suspended: China, Iran, most European countries along with the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Avoid all nonessenti­al travel to all global destinatio­ns.

Older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessenti­al travel.

All arrivals to Hawaii, visitors and returning residents, are required to quarantine for 14 days in hotel room or home. Quarantine rules also apply to interislan­d travelers.

Defer cruise travel worldwide.

Prevention includes:

Getting a flu shot. Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating and after nose-blowing, coughing or sneezing.

If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.

Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid contact with people who are sick; stay home if sick.

For more informatio­n:

Call 211 or text (877) 275-6569 for general questions about coronaviru­s.

Hawaii Health Department: hawaiicovi­d19.com.

CDC: Coronaviru­s.gov.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United States