The Maui News - Weekender

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

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Latest developmen­ts:

■ State Department of Health reported 110 new cases Friday, including 92 on Oahu, eight on Hawaii island, two on Kauai and one on Maui. Seven residents were diagnosed out of the state.

■ There now have been 16,412 cases statewide, including 14,172 on Oahu, 1,459 in Hawaii County, 566 in Maui County (443 on Maui, 17 on Molokai and 106 on Lanai) and 77 in Kauai County. A total of 138 cases have been diagnosed out of state.

■ No new deaths was reported Friday. There now have been 222 deaths reported in the state – 173 on Oahu, 31 in Hawaii County, 17 in Maui County and one out of state.

■ There were five individual­s hospitaliz­ed on Maui as of noon Thursday.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on identifyin­g COVID-19:

■ Fever and cough are symptoms.

■ Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. If you think you may have been exposed to COVID19, contact your health care provider immediatel­y.

■ Keep track of symptoms.

■ If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get medical attention right away.

■ Some people who are not showing symptoms could have the illness.

Methods for preventing illness include:

■ 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.

■ Wear a face mask in public settings. The mask is intended to protect others.

■ Social distancing: Stay 6 feet apart from others.

■ Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertop­s, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks.

For more informatio­n:

■ Call 211 or text (877) 2756569 for general questions about coronaviru­s.

■ Hawaii Health Department: hawaiicovi­d19.com.

■ CDC: Coronaviru­s.gov.

To report violations of quarantine orders to the Maui Police Department:

■ Email mpdquarant­ine@mpd.net.

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