HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-02_10newcasesofCOVID19onMay2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 2, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
(808) 241-4900
Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announces 10 new
cases of COVID-19 on May 2
LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new
cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 2.
All 10 cases are Kaua‘i residents, six are children and four are adults, and are considered
community-acquired. All active cases are in isolation and close contacts are being identified, directed to
quarantine, and offered testing.
“Today’s cases are all close contacts of previously announced cases or can be traced back to one
of the locations announced yesterday,” said Dr. Janet Berreman, Kaua‘i District Health Officer.
“Additionally, like other areas, we are seeing increased cases in children. So far, there is no evidence of
disease transmission in schools. Instead, these children are getting infected by other family members.
Since children under the age of 16 aren’t eligible to be vaccinated, the most important thing you can do
to protect them is to have every eligible family member vaccinated against COVID-19.”
Sunday’s cases bring the number of active cases to 73, with 325 cumulative cases. Kaua‘i’s
cumulative case count includes 288 confirmed locally, two probable, and 35 positive cases diagnosed
elsewhere, as they received their pre-travel test results after arriving on island.
Free testing at the Convention Hall is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Upon arrival at the test center, you will receive an appointment time to return later in the day.
Appointments are given on a first come, first served basis. There is a maximum of 350 appointments a
day.
Testing is also available through your primary care physician, a hospital, or an urgent care clinic.
Please contact those providers directly for more information.
If you have symptoms or are feeling sick, you should isolate immediately, stay away from
household members, and do not go out – including to work or school – unless you are seeking testing or
to get health care. Those who have been vaccinated should still be tested if you believe you may have
been exposed or if you feel sick.
Vaccination is free and widely available on the island, including on weekends and evenings. For
details, visit www.kauai.gov/vaccine. Those who plan to travel can protect themselves and their families
by being fully vaccinated before traveling.
For more information on the county’s COVID-19 response, visit www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.
For more information on the state’s COVID-19 cases or the state’s Safe Travels program, visit
hawaiicovid19.com.
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