The Maui News

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

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Latest developmen­ts:

■ State Department of Health reports 83 new cases Tuesday, including 67 on Oahu, 14 on Hawaii island and two on Maui.

■ There have now been 12,937 cases statewide, including 11,613 on Oahu, 834 in Hawaii County, 397 in Maui County (including 19 on Molokai and none on Lanai) and 59 in Kauai County. Thirty-four residents have been diagnosed out of state.

■ Three more deaths were reported Tuesday, all women from Oahu with underlying conditions. Two were over 80 years old and died at home. The third woman was in her 60s and died in the hospital.

■ Statewide there have now been 160 deaths, including 132 on Oahu, 15 in Hawaii County, 12 in Maui County and one out of state.

■ Roselani Place reports seven more residents have tested positive for the virus, bringing the total case count to 36 residents and 31 staff. Nineteen cases are active.

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) 275-6569 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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