The Maui News

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

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Latest developmen­ts:

■ State Department of Health on Tuesday reported 42 new cases as of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, including 18 on Maui, 16 on Oahu, seven on Hawaii island and one resident diagnosed out of state.

■ There have now been 27,977 cases statewide, including 22,147 on Oahu, 2,491 in Maui County (2,356 on Maui, 108 on Lanai and 27 on Molokai), 2,289 on Hawaii island and 186 on Kauai. A total of 864 residents have been diagnosed out of state.

■ No new deaths were reported Tuesday. There remain 445 fatalities statewide, including 353 on Oahu, 53 on Hawaii island, 35 on Maui, one on Kauai and three residents who died out of state.

■ The only Maui Community Correction­al Center staff member to test positive has been cleared to return to work, the Department of Public Safety said Tuesday.

■ Kauai County continued to lead the state with 21.6 percent of the population getting at least one dose of the vaccine as of Tuesday, followed by Honolulu County at 17.6 percent, Hawaii County at 16.1 percent and Maui County at 14.7 percent.

■ As of Monday morning, 10 people were hospitaliz­ed with COVID-19 on Maui.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 tips:

■ 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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