Ten Confirmed Cases at Hale Nani Included in New Case Count of 18 DOH reports a total of 18 additional cases of COVID-19 today, with all of them diagnosed on O‘ahu. All but one of the cases are adults and at this time 15 are identified as Hawai‘i residents with the remaining three (3) still under investigation. There are now ten (10) confirmed cases of coronavirus at the Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Honolulu (2 healthcare workers & 8 residents). All but one of these cases resided or worked on a single unit in the facility. So far 307 staff, tested from other areas of the facility, have received negative COVID-19 test results. source: www.hawaiicovid19.com

The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and the Office of the Mayor are implementing a new program that offers emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance. “This program can provide payments of up to $1,500 per month for a maximum of three months to cover rent, mortgage, and utility payments for low- to moderate-income Kaua‘i residents who have suffered a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. The County of Kaua‘i is partnering with Family Life Center and Mālama Pono Health Services to implement this program. For more information and to apply for assistance, please contact these non-profit organizations directly. Family Life Center can be reached at 212-0850; Mālama Pono Health Services can be reached at 246-9577.

Yesterday, 1,671 people arrived in Hawai'i. During this same time last year, nearly 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawai'i daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawai'i from out of state, and it was extended through July 31st. Meanwhile, the quarantine order for interisland travelers was lifted yesterday. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data was collected from the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Mandatory Travel Declaration Form. For Hawaii Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

As Hawai'i reopens, now is a great time to reconnect with your healthcare provider. Here are four tips as you navigate the new normal in healthcare visits: ☎️ Call, don’t cancel. If you have a scheduled appointment, call your healthcare provider to see if the appointment can be kept and what precautions are being taken. 🤳🏽 Consider alternate healthcare delivery, such as telehealth or getting vaccinations at your neighborhood pharmacy. 🏥 Be patient for routine care, but persistent for more urgent issues. Healthcare providers may be facing a backlog of patients, but if you have a health concern, insist on being seen soon. For medical emergencies, seek immediate care and call 9-1-1. 🤙🏽 For those without health insurance or who are unable to pay for healthcare services, call 2-1-1 for assistance. Free or low-cost services are available to those who qualify. source: www.hawaiicovid19.com

Five New COVID-19 Cases Hawai'i State Department of Health reports a total of five (5) additional cases of COVID-19, with four on O‘ahu and the fifth on Hawai‘i island. All of the cases are adults. A third case at the Hale Nani skilled nursing facility is a resident who was identified through ongoing testing and investigation. Two other O‘ahu cases are from household contacts in two separate households with previously confirmed cases. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Cases Hawaiicovid19.com On 6/16/2020, the Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four new positive cases on O‘ahu for a cumulative total of 740 cases statewide (reported since 2/28/2020) A total of 63,243 individuals have been tested in the state. Detailed information and data about COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i is available at: Latest Cases in Hawai'i Current Situation in Hawai'i COVID-19 Data Dashboard

State Department of Health Update: Spike in O‘ahu Case Numbers – Links to Previously Identified Cases 13 of 15 new cases of COVID-19 being reported on O‘ahu today are all related to four known cases or ongoing investigations. Ten (10) of the cases are part of a family cluster in the same household and all the family members were previously in quarantine when someone in the family tested positive. Also, three (3) of the positive cases are in communities where DOH is actively canvasing door-to-door to provide educational information and to offer testing. Of the new cases, nine (9) are adults and six (6) are pediatric cases. Yesterday DOH reported seven (7) additional coronavirus cases bringing the statewide total to 706. One case has been removed from the count due to retesting as a negative case. Hawaiicovid19.com Source: The Office of the Governor, State of Hawai'i

Today, the City and County of Honolulu announced that an additional $25 million will be added to the Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund, bringing the total funds provided for this program to $50 million. These funds are from the Coronavirus Relief Act of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding that provided $387 million to the City and County of Honolulu to deal with the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19. Federal guidance allowed the City to provide reimbursable grants to small businesses. Since the launch of the program on May 18, the response has been overwhelming. To date, over 5,000 applications have been received with over $20 million disbursed. These funds are being disbursed by four partner credit unions – Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union, Hawai‘i USA Federal Credit Union, and Honolulu Federal Credit Union. The City’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has collaborated with these community credit unions to receive grant applications and disburse funds. After consultation with partner credit unions and assessing approval and distribution rates, it has been determined that the first $25 million will likely be all disbursed this week. Going forward, the threshold of eligible businesses will be increased to fifty or fewer employees and less than $2 million in annual revenue to allow more small businesses to apply. Farmers are also eligible to apply with appropriate proof of field of cultivation, to be determined by Tax Map Key or lease of Tax Map Key. “Expanding this opportunity to additional small businesses on O‘ahu is vital right now,” said Mayor Kirk Caldwell. “This added funding may be what it takes to keep businesses from shutting down their doors for good and if not that, relieves a huge burden. It’s incumbent upon our small businesses to make the necessary changes to keep everyone in our community safe, not just right now, but ahead of future threats as well. Whether it’s increasing physical distance between employees and customers, installing Plexiglas, or implementing additional sanitation measures, we know this next tranche of money will go a long way at providing everyone on O‘ahu with a much safer future.” Applicants are encouraged to read carefully the Program Qualifications and Required Information for Application tabs on the Small Business Relief and Recovery page of the City’s OneOahu.org website to determine if your business meets the qualifications guidelines and to prepare your documents for application. This is a reimbursement grant, meaning proof of payment is required for funds to be distributed. Examples of expenses include Rent, Utilities, Payroll, and implementing Physical Distancing Measures and other safety requirements to comply with business opening and operating. The qualifications can be found on the OneOahu.org site starting tomorrow at 12 p.m. At this time, only businesses that operate from a physical location accepted for a commercial operation can qualify. Businesses with P.O Boxes, Care Of addresses, and home occupations from residential addresses do not qualify. The program is also open to 501(c)(3) and 501c)(19) non-profit organizations. “If we didn’t take the time to help out and offer our resources, I’m not sure if these small businesses on O‘ahu would be able to survive the pandemic and beyond,” said Vince Otsuka, President and CEO of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union. “Knowing that our team was able to have a hand in helping these businesses stay afloat and navigate these unprecedented times falls in line with our mission of Building Lasting Relationships, something we’ve been dedicated to for the last 80 years. I got the chance to speak with many of the business owners who took part in this City program and they were extremely grateful for the assistance. For some, this is all the assistance they were able to receive during these tough times. And my workers were dedicated and motivated to work through the week and also on weekends to help applicants. It was truly an uplifting experience for them and incredibly fulfilling for me.” Each qualifying small business may receive benefits as a one-time payment. Businesses that have already received assistance through the City’s Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund cannot apply for a second time. Proper documentation must accompany an application to demonstrate hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide up to $10,000 to each qualified business with less than $2,000,000 in gross annual revenue and fifty or fewer employees. This is a change from the thresholds set when the program was launched initially on May 18. The fund will not reimburse payments applied from another Federally-funded CARES Act Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), etc. The OneOahu.org website will close for applications today so information can be updated and will reopen for new applications at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17. Those who have already submitted applications will be held in queue by the respective servicing credit union. More information on the City’s Small Business Relief and Recovery Fund will be posted on OneOahu.org.

Līhuʻe, Kaua'i: The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that the Kūhiō Highway Southbound contraflow between Kapule Highway and the Kapa'a Temporary Bypass Road is suspended until further notice. This includes weekday and Saturday operations. As the traffic volumes from the permanent station at Kūhiō Highway and Kapule Highway are showing continued reduction of 29-percent, HDOT is repurposing the crews used to setup the contraflow for maintenance operations. HDOT is monitoring the Wailua corridor daily and will resume operations once conditions warrant.

The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the addition of cameras covering three new Central Maui intersections to its GoAkamai system. The new cameras cover the intersections of Kuihelani Highway / Airport Access Road and Puunene Avenue / Maui Veterans Highway; Airport Access Road and Dairy Road / Pakaula Street; and, Hana Highway and Dairy Road. Maui GoAkamai cameras can be accessed through GoAkamai.org by selecting the Cameras tab and choosing Maui in the ‘Camera Tour Name’ menu. The GoAkamai camera network is meant to serve as a source for live traffic information for travelers to help them plan their daily commutes and improve their quality of life. The three new Maui cameras join the 11 cameras that were connected to GoAkamai in September 2019. The full list of Maui cameras is: • Kuihelani Hwy / Puunene Ave / Airport Access Rd / Maui Veterans Hwy • Airport Access Rd at Dairy Rd and Pakaula St • Hana Hwy at Dairy Rd • Haleakala Highway and Hana Highway • Honoapiilani Highway and North Kihei Road • Airport Access Road and Hana Highway • Piilani Highway and Piikea Street • Kaahumanu Avenue and Kahului Beach Road • Hana Hwy and Baldwin Avenue • Haleakala Highway and Kula Highway • Lahaina Bypass and Ka Hele Ku Street • Honoapiilani Highway and Keawe Street • Piilani Highway and North Kihei Road • Piilani Highway and Lipoa Street HDOT thanks the community and its partners for their patience and support as we continue to improve our traveler information and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Improvements such as the addition of these cameras continue to advance our ability to manage our systems and respond to traffic conditions as they happen

Mayor Michael Victorino announced a produce distribution will take place Wednesday, June 17, to provide produce for families impacted by COVID-19 on Lāna‘i. Produce distribution for the general public will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., or until supplies run out, in the County parking lot located between the County gym and school cafeteria. Bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To maximize social distancing, produce distribution will be done in a grab-and-go drive-through (no walk up). Motorists will have the option of getting bags placed in their vehicle’s trunk or rear cargo area. Recipients are asked to wear face masks. Mayor Victorino thanked Councilmember Riki Hokama, the Lāna‘i District Office of the Maui County Council, the Department of Parks and Recreation and Police Department for their assistance with the produce distribution event. “Mahalo to you all. Your commitment to help Lāna‘i families impacted by COVID-19 is very much appreciated,” Mayor Victorino said.

Honolulu Hale to be illuminated in the colors of the rainbow in celebration of the landmark Supreme Court ruling for LGBT workers and for Pride Month Mayor Kirk Caldwell has requested that Honolulu Hale be illuminated in the colors of the rainbow in celebration of Monday’s Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ workers from job discrimination and also in recognition of June being Pride Month. The Supreme Court decided by a 6-3 vote that a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, known as Title VII, that bars job discrimination because of sex, among other reasons, encompasses bias against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered workers. “This historic civil rights victory affirms what we’ve known all along, that everyone must be protected from workplace discrimination, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation,” said Mayor Caldwell. “This is major step forward for our nation and proof that our country is capable of remarkable change. In the workplace and beyond, let’s continue to treat one another with Aloha, no matter who they are or who they love.” Mayor Caldwell has also requested that Honolulu Hale be illuminated in the colors of the rainbow; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet, for Pride Month. Pride Month in Hawai‘i, and the rest of the country, occurs in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which happened at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognize the impact LGBTQ people have had around the world. Source: From the Office of the Mayor - City and County of Honolulu

In order to manage the COVID-10 crisis locally, the County of Kaua‘i will be distributing Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT) funding assistance by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) through June 24. “The county has been allocated Coronavirus federal relief funds to help us manage the current pandemic,” said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. “I want to thank the Kaua‘i County Council for their support and approval of our CARES act funding program.” Proposals that support projects or events that respond to the COVID-19 health emergency must be received on or before June 24, 4:30 p.m., via email to grants@kauaiforward.com. Specific details regarding the types of proposals being solicited will be provided in the Request for Proposals document, which can be found on http://www.kauaiforward.com. Only proposals that are for expenditures which are necessary to respond to the current COVID-19 outbreak, and that can be done before December 30, 2020, are eligible. Details on what expenditures are considered necessary under the CARES Act can be found on the U.S. Treasury’s website at https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/state-and-local-governments. All proposals will be reviewed subject to the County of Kaua‘i’s grant review process. Notification of approval for funding shall be made by July 9, 2020. Please email any questions to grants@kauaiforward.com by Monday, June 22, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. HST. Questions regarding the RFP submitted after that time will not be answered.