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HONOLULU (KHON2) — More than 1,000 Hawaii residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, and the numbers continue to increase.
Data from the Department of Health revealed the newly updated numbers of both confirmed and probable cases from each island between July 3 and July 10.
Oahu showed the biggest increase in COVID cases with 607 cases confirmed through laboratory evidence and 100 cases with a positive antigen test result.
On Hawaii island, officials reported 88 COVID cases were confirmed while 70 cases were reported probable.
Maui showed 117 new COVID cases throughout the week, confirming 59 of them.
Molokai and Lanai each saw two confirmed cases to bring Molokai’s total case count to 1,504 and Lanai’s to 856.
Kauai saw a 100-case increase. Two out-of-state visitors reported they tested positive for COVID, leaving only one probable case for the week.
According to the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, there are still about 100 positive patients each day.
As numbers continue to rise, experts warn the public to take proper precautions to stay safe and to avoid getting sick.
“If you’re gonna be at an event and you don’t wanna catch anything, wear a mask, wash your hands. If you’re sick and don’t wanna pass it on, stay home,” advised Dr. Tony Trpkovski from Doctors of Waikiki.
For more information or to keep track of new COVID case counts, visit the DOH’s website.
While COVID vaccine shots are currently limited in the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to release a new vaccine for the 2024 fall season.
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