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(BIVN) – There were 149 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the State of Hawaiʻi on Sunday. Only two (2) new cases were identified on Hawaiʻi island.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health says there have been 119 cases of COVID-19 reported on the Big Island in the past 14 days.

On the health department’s zip code area map showing reported COVID-19 cases with onset dates in the past 14 days, there are only two areas with totals of over 10 cases:

• 96720 (Hilo) – 18 cases
• 96740 (Kona) – 30 cases

From the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense:

The Hawaii Department of Health reports two (2) new cases of Coronavirus on Hawaii Island with three (3) persons hospitalized. A total of fifty one (51) deaths have been reported for Hawaii Island.

The coronavirus cases count continues to increase within the State of Hawaii and many celebrations and gatherings were observed during the recent Holidays that may further contribute to the spread of this virus. It is especially important, as we move into the New Year, to continue following the preventive policies of face coverings, distancing, and limiting gatherings to no more than ten people to reduce any spike of coronavirus cases related to the Holidays. Please accept this kuleana to follow the preventive measures so we might continue in the New Year as the safest place in the Country.

Please continue in following the preventive measures for 2021.