The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reported one new positive case of COVID-19. The current number of active cases now stands at 5.
The cumulative total of cases to date is 43.
The new case is an adult resident who had been in quarantine as part of a household with previously identified cases. All active cases remain in isolation.
The state Department of Health (DOH) continues its contact tracing investigation. As new cases arise, close contacts will be identified and notified directly by DOH personnel and offered a test. Updates on new positive cases will be announced as they are confirmed.
As a reminder, officials urge all individuals to wear masks in public settings and to practice physical distancing and enhanced hygiene.
Avoid the three Cs: closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings.
Kaua‘i’s new case will be reflected in today’s update on the state’s COVID-19 website at hawaiicovid19.com. The count is updated at noon every day.
For local updates, visit the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency page, www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.