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THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 26, 2020
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
Tel (808) 241-4900
Fax (808) 241-6877
Kaua‘i reports new case of COVID-19
LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reports a new case of COVID-19. The
individual is an adult female resident who remains in isolation. All identified close contacts are in
quarantine.
The individual is an employee of the Department of Education. The Department of
Health worked closely with school leadership over the weekend and identified no close
contacts at the school.
Thus far, this case has no apparent link to travel but the investigation continues.
This brings Kaua‘i’s current active cases to two, with eight individuals in quarantine as
close contacts. Kaua‘i’s cumulative total of cases to date is now 62, and one probable case.
Kaua‘i’s most recent case will be reflected in Monday’s statewide count. For more
information, visit the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency website
at www.kauai.gov/COVID-19. For information on the state’s Safe Travels Program, please visit
hawaiicovid19.com.
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