The Maui News

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

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Latest developmen­ts:

■ State Department of Health reports 108 new cases Thursday, including 102 on Oahu and six on Hawaii island. There were no cases in Maui or Kauai counties.

■ There now have been 12,515 cases statewide, including 11,296 on Oahu, 736 in Hawaii County, 391 in Maui County (including 19 on Molokai and none on Lanai) and 59 in Kauai County. A total of 33 cases have been diagnosed out of state. Due to updated informatio­n, three cases from Oahu were removed from the counts.

■ There were three new deaths reported on Oahu on Thursday. All three, two men and a woman, were hospitaliz­ed and had underlying health conditions. One man was 70 to 79 years old and other was 60 to 69 years old. The woman was in the 80 to 89 year age group.

■ Statewide, there have now been 139 deaths, including 114 on Oahu, 15 in Hawaii County, nine in Maui County and one out of state.

■ There was no one hospitaliz­ed at Maui Memorial Medical Center for COVID-19 on Wednesday 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 COVID-19, 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:

■ Email: mpdquarant­ine@mpd.net.

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