The Maui News

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

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Latest developmen­ts:

■ State Department of Health reported 142 new cases as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, including 113 on Oahu, 16 on Hawaii island, seven on Maui and one on Kauai. Five residents were diagnosed out of state.

■ There now have been 19,731 cases statewide, including 16,656 on Oahu, 1,763 in

Hawaii County, 863 in Maui County (735 on Maui, 106 on Lanai and 22 on Molokai) and 135 in Kauai County. A total of 314 cases have been diagnosed out of state. Due to updated informatio­n, one case from Maui was recategori­zed to Kauai, one case from Oahu was recategori­zed to Hawaii island, one case from Hawaii island was recategori­zed to out of state and another Hawaii island case was dropped from the counts.

■ Two deaths were reported Thursday on Oahu, including a man in his 40s and a man in his 50s. Both had been hospitaliz­ed with underlying conditions.

■ There have now been 280 deaths officially reported statewide, including 216 on Oahu, 44 on Hawaii island, 17 on Maui, one on Kauai and two out of state.

■ FDA panel recommends emergency use authorizat­ion for Moderna vaccine. DOH expects 36,000 doses of the vaccine to arrive in Hawaii this month.

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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