The Maui News

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

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Latest developmen­ts:

■ State Department of Health reports 63 new cases on Tuesday, including 55 on Oahu and eight on Hawaii island. No cases were reported in Maui and Kauai counties.

■ There now have been 11,522 cases statewide, including 10,393 on Oahu, 659 in Hawaii County, 385 in Maui County (including 15 on Molokai and none on Lanai) and 57 in Kauai County.

■ There were no new deaths reported Tuesday, with the count staying at 120 deaths, including 95 on Oahu, 15 in Hawaii County, nine in Maui County and one out of state.

■ No one was hospitaliz­ed with COVID-19 at Maui Memorial Medical Center as of Monday afternoon.

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.

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