The Maui News - Weekender

COVID-19 AT A GLANCE

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Latest developmen­ts:

■ DOH reports third death in state, an older Oahu resident who returned from Washington state.

■ Maui County reported nine new cases Friday, the highest daily total to date. That puts the county total at 36.

■ 319 confirmed or presumptiv­e positive cases in Hawaii: 237 in Honolulu County, 20 on Hawaii island, 13 on Kauai.

■ First case confirmed in Hana.

■ CDC and the state now urging all people wear nonmedical face masks when going in public.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and State of Hawaii travel recommenda­tions:

■ Entry of foreign nationals from these locations has been suspended: China, Iran, most European countries along with the United Kingdom and Ireland.

■ Avoid all nonessenti­al travel to all global destinatio­ns.

■ Older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessenti­al travel.

■ All arrivals to Hawaii, visitors and returning residents, as well as all interislan­d flyers, are required by law to quarantine for 14 days in hotel room or home.

■ Defer cruise travel worldwide.

Prevention includes:

■ Getting a flu shot.

■ 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.

For more informatio­n:

■ Call 211 or text (877) 275-6569 for general questions about coronaviru­s.

■ Hawaii Health Department:

hawaiicovi­d19.com.

■ CDC: Coronaviru­s.gov.

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