The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reported two new positive cases of COVID-19. This brings Kaua‘i’s total number of active cases to five, and the cumulative total of cases to date is now 56.
The first new case is an adult male resident who was previously under quarantine as a close contact of an active Kaua‘i case. The second new case is also an adult male resident. The source of his infection remains under investigation, but there is no apparent travel link at this time.
All five active cases are in isolation. The Department of Health’s contact tracing investigation is ongoing. All identified close contacts are directed to quarantine and offered a test.
None of the cases have required hospitalization.
As a reminder, all incoming arrivals to Kaua‘i are subject to the Governor’s 14-day mandatory traveler quarantine. There are very limited situations in which modified quarantine permissions are allowed, including people who must travel interisland for critical infrastructure jobs, or those who must travel for medical reasons.
Interisland travelers who believe they qualify for a modified quarantine should visit www.kauai.gov/COVID-19 and click on the “Modified Quarantine Request” button at the top of the page. Be prepared to provide travel details and reason for request. Requests should be submitted at least two days prior to the date of travel.
Kaua‘i’s most recent cases will be reflected in Friday’s statewide count, which is posted daily at noon at hawaiicovid19.com.
For local updates, visit the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency page, www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.