HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210714MODEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 14, 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 seven new
cases of COVID-19 on July 14
LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven
new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 14.
Today’s cases are all residents – three adults and four children. The source of infection for all
seven cases is considered community-acquired. All seven are 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.
“As we see a significant spike in cases islandwide, we ask our community to cooperate with our
contact tracers who are investigating COVID-19 cases,” said Dr. Janet Berreman, Kaua‘i District Health
Officer. “Their work helps to alleviate the spread of this disease on our island. Please – if you are sick,
isolate yourself immediately and arrange to be tested for COVID-19.”
The DOH variant report released confirms that we see a rise in cases caused by the Delta variant
both statewide and on Kaua‘i.
“The variant spreads rapidly, and our best protection is vaccination — the time to be vaccinated
is now,” added Dr. Berreman. “We want to make sure that everyone is getting vaccinated – especially
young people. This variant also impacts young people in a way that previous variants have not. Children
too young to be vaccinated can be infected by unvaccinated family members. The best way to protect
children from falling ill is by ensuring that everyone in the household who is 12 or older is fully
vaccinated.”
Today’s cases bring the number of active cases to 56, with two hospitalized, and 498 cumulative
cases. Kaua‘i’s cumulative case count includes 454 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. Many 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 available 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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