The County of Maui will continue to monitor and provide assistance to the state Department of Health, which confirmed today the first four cases of COVID-19 among residents on the island of Lāna‘i.
“It was my hope and prayer that we would have no cases on Lāna‘i, but we understand how quickly this virus can spread in our communities,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “We support the Department of Health’s work to monitor these cases, which are in isolation, and conduct contact tracing to help protect our Lanai residents.”
“I ask Lāna‘i residents and visitors to follow all directions from our healthcare workers and health officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Mayor Victorino said. “Healthy safeguards continue to be wearing face masks, watching physical distancing, avoiding crowds, frequently washing hands and sanitizing high-touch areas.”
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Press Release from the Hawai'i State Department of Health
Hawai‘i Department of Health confirms four COVID-19 cases on Lāna‘i
Drive-thru testing clinic will be held on Oct. 24
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Maui District Health Office (MDHO) has confirmed four cases of COVID-19 in residents on the island of Lāna‘i. MDHO was notified of the positive test results today and is actively performing contact tracing and investigation of the cases.
Initial findings have determined that one of the four cases may be associated with recent travel. Three of the cases work at the same location and have symptoms. The fourth case is a healthcare worker who does not provide direct patient care. All four cases are in isolation. Residents and visitors are urged to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, social distancing, avoiding gatherings, and staying home when sick.
Drive-thru testing is being offered on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Old Dole Administration Building in Lāna‘i City from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for individuals ages 15 years and older and by appointment only. For an appointment, call the Straub Medical Center – Lāna‘i Clinic at 808-565-6423 or the Lāna‘i Community Health Center at 808-565-6919. Testing is also available Monday – Saturday at the clinic and health center.
The drive-thru testing is provided in partnership with the Straub Medical Center - Lāna‘i Clinic, Lāna‘i Community Health Center, Lāna‘i Police Department, and Pulama Lāna‘i.