HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-11SevennewcasesofCOVID19onJuly11DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 11, 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 7 new
cases of COVID-19 on July 11
LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven
new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, July 11.
Today’s cases are all residents – three adults and four children. Their source of infection is
considered community acquired. The seven cases are all close contacts of previously announced cases.
All active cases are in isolation, and close contacts are being identified, offered testing, and directed to
quarantine. Investigations are ongoing.
“COVID-19 is spreading in our community. We are seeing an increase in cases on Kaua‘i, which is
also being observed statewide and nationally,” said Dr. Janet Berreman, Kaua‘i District Health Officer.
“This is likely due to the Delta variant. Vaccination provides powerful protection against the spread of
COVID-19, including variants. If you haven’t already, please protect yourself and our community by
getting vaccinated. ”
Today’s cases bring the number of active cases to 36, with one hospitalized, and 465 cumulative
cases. Kaua‘i’s cumulative case count includes 421 confirmed locally, three probable, and 41 positive
cases diagnosed elsewhere, as they received their pre-travel test results after arriving on island.
If you have symptoms or are feeling sick, you should isolate yourself immediately, stay away
from household members, and not go out – including to work or school – unless you are seeking testing
or getting health care. Those who have been vaccinated should still be tested if they believe they may
have been exposed or if they feel sick.
Residents aged 18 and older are eligible for any vaccine available at pharmacy, hospital, and
clinic locations. The Pfizer vaccine has been authorized for use in those 12 years of age and older, and
are available at hospitals and pharmacies islandwide.
Vaccination is free and widely available on the island, including on weekends and evenings and
pop-up vaccination opportunities at community sites. Most vaccination sites accept walk-ins. For details,
visit www.kauai.gov/vaccine. Those who plan to travel can protect themselves and their families by
being fully vaccinated before traveling.
Free testing is regularly open at the Convention Hall, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a
first-come, first-served basis. Testing is also available through your primary care physician, a hospital, or
an urgent care clinic. Please contact those providers directly for more information. For more details, visit
https://www.kauai.gov/covidtest.
For more information on the county’s COVID-19 response, visit www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.
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