(BIVN) – There were 449 new cases of COVID-19 identified in the State of Hawaiʻi this week, down from the 510 cases reported on March 8th. Of those, 70 new cases were identified on Hawaiʻi island, a slight increase from the 65 cases reported last week.
On the Health Department’s zip code area map showing reported COVID-19 cases with onset dates in the past 14 days, there are four (4) zip code areas on the Big Island showing over 11 cases. Zip code areas not listed below have recorded 10 cases or less in 14 days.
- 96720 (Hilo) – 46 cases
- 96749 (Keaʻau) – 12 cases
- 96778 (Pāhoa) – 12 cases
- 96740 (Kona) – 17 cases
The average test positivity rate on Hawaiʻi island this week was at 3.6%, down slightly from the 3.8% that was reported last week.
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STORY SUMMARY
HAWAIʻI - Compared to one week ago, new COVID-19 case counts are down state-wide, but roughly the same on Hawaiʻi island.