Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English (Senate District 7 – Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe) released the following statement regarding the first four cases of COVID-19 on Lānaʻi:
“My aloha and prayers are with the four individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. I believe that the community on Lānaʻi is well-prepared to handle this situation and I’m confident that the necessary resources will be deployed to curb further spread on the island.
I urge all residents to continue adhering to proper social distancing protocols and follow the guidelines that have been set forth by the State and County.”