There is a safe way to expand your social circle without compromising your health. Social bubbles, also known as a pods or “quaranteams” can help you socialize safely after months of physical distancing. Joining with another household or just one or two individuals allows families to take turns caring for each other’s children, provides children more opportunities to play and socialize with others, and will help ease loneliness and provide improved social support for those who have felt isolated. 1. What is a social bubble? You probably have a social bubble and may not realize it. It could be your group of close friends, extended family members, neighbors or coworkers. A bubble is a term used to describe the small group of people outside your household who have agreed to socialize only with each other and are committed to the same precautions to protect each other from COVID-19. You can extend your bubble to select people, so you can have more in-person social interactions beyond your household, while still minimizing your risk for COVID-19. It doesn’t mean that you can go out and resume contact with everyone you know, but rather you commit to only socializing with certain individuals. Outside the bubble, wearing a face covering and physical distancing must still be practiced. 2. Is it safe to form a bubble with people outside my household? Bubbles are still risky. When you interact with more people, you increase your odds of infection. Some people may need to keep their social bubbles small. For example, individuals at high risk for serious illness or those whose work brings them in contact with high risk individuals may not want to expand their social bubble beyond their household at all to minimize exposure to others. Staying home and limiting close contact with people are still the best ways to avoid community spread. 3. What are the rules for “bubbling up?” Should there be a maximum number of people or households within a bubble? Keep your bubble small and consistent. Bubble up but do not bubble over. The larger the group, the more socialization can occur, but that comes with added risk. Every additional person adds more risk for everyone else in the group. Keeping your bubble small is key for minimizing your risk. 4. How do I bubble up safely? There are a few things to keep in mind when considering if a bubble is right for you and your family: Know about people’s health conditions. Ask your friends or potential bubble mates if they have any underlying health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, that may put them at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If there are people in the group who are considered at-risk, it may be best to find alternative ways to socialize without in-person interaction. Set some ground rules. Make sure you are creating a social bubble with people you really trust so that everyone feels comfortable and safe. About a week before getting together in-person, have a conversation about what you’re hoping for and share details about your daily life and the precautions your family takes. Identify what types of activities are OK, and what’s off-limits. The goal is to have an honest conversation to determine whether you and the others in your bubble are on the same page. Your bubble’s ground rules should include an agreement to follow safe practices – to wear a face covering when outside their home and when around others who are not members of the bubble, stay home whenever possible, and follow good hand hygiene. Communicate where you’ve been, including places you’ve traveled or events you’ve attended. Make sure no one has been sick. Of course, you should stay home and not mingle with other households if you’re symptomatic, if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or if you’ve had close contact with someone who has had COVID-19. People who have had COVID-19 have to be three days without a fever and 10 days without any symptoms before being in close contact with anyone else. 5. Should we still wear a face covering and observe physical distancing while hanging out with those within our social bubble? Depending on the activity that you and those in your bubble are participating in, make sure you follow your county’s guidelines for face coverings. When in doubt, wear a face covering. 6. I’ve been told to physically distance from my grandparents. Can my bubble now include people over 65? Yes, technically your bubble can include those over age 65; however, it’s important to take precautions. Social bubbles are an excellent way to allow families across multiple households to come together once again. However, older adults whose immune systems may be weak are especially vulnerable to effects of COVID-19. Therefore, all members of a social bubble should continue to practice protective measures of physical distancing, wearing face coverings, frequent hand washing, staying home when sick, and following isolation or quarantine guidelines if a member of the social bubble is diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19. People who are forming a bubble that includes people over 65 or those at high risk should consider a smaller-sized bubble with a very cautious approach to outside contact. 7. I’m a nurse in the emergency room (or I’m an essential worker). Can my family still be part of a social bubble? Yes, but this is a higher-risk bubble. Take your usual precautions with hand washing and sanitizing for the safety of your family and your social bubble friends. One tip: it’s important for people who create bubbles that include members at higher risk for serious illness to keep those bubbles as small as possible. 8. What activities can I do with members of my bubble? Are indoor activities okay? At this point, bubble activities should be outdoors. Pick a workout buddy or jogging partner and exercise with the same person consistently. Coordinate playdates for children outdoors and host small get-togethers in the yard or at the beach. 9. What if I’m not comfortable with members of my current bubble? Some of them have become too relaxed about following safe practices when outside their home. Many may find that they have formed a bubble with other households without first having important conversations about safe practices. It may feel awkward to bring this up after weeks of already interacting, but it is crucial to do so, especially if you realize that the other members aren’t taking precautions as seriously as they should be. Before having a conversation, agree to have no hard feelings. Recognize together that the COVID-19 pandemic has put your relationship to a test it might never have otherwise experienced. Discuss why you wanted to bubble up and agree to follow the same rules. Talk through your daily routines and agree that you’ll communicate about things that may worry each other or about changes in routine. Remember that distrust is usually worse than disagreement. If you know each other’s habits, you can always discuss them and find a compromise, but if you or they are caught hiding something, this can be detrimental for your relationship. 10. What happens if someone in my bubble gets sick? If one person in the group tests positive for COVID-19, that person will need to be isolated from the remainder of the bubble and everyone else will need to remain quarantined for 14 days, including missing work and being separated from each other. Isolation is used to separate sick people with a contagious disease (like COVID-19) from people who are not sick, especially in a hospital, while quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. They may be checked on regularly by health officials. These are some of the trade-offs and ways to manage the risks that come with social bubbles. You can use the CDC’s symptom checker if you are being monitored by the Hawaii Department of Health. Learn more about isolation and quarantine from this video. 11. What if I can’t or don’t want to bubble up with others? Even if it’s your best friend, you shouldn’t get together with people who haven’t been following safe practices or taking COVID-19 seriously. If you see someone posting on social media that they’re going to large group gatherings, or not wearing a face covering when they’re out of the home, feel free to not bubble.

Department of Health: Twenty-seven additional COVID-19 cases reported 23 O‘ahu residents, two (2) Kaua‘i residents, one (1) Maui resident and one (1) Hawai'i Island resident are the 27 new cases of COVID-19 reported today by Hawai'i State Department of Health. www.health.hawaii.gov www.hawaiicovid19.com

Small Business Administration: Farmers Markets Provide Needed Goods to Communities During COVID-19 Community markets boost local economies while offering essential, high-quality goods. Small businesses are playing a big role during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential services to their communities. Food producers have been especially pivotal during this time, continuing to offer goods to consumers through retailers and restaurants – and directly to community members via farmers markets. While farmers markets may look a little different this summer, these centers of commerce have largely continued to be staples of their communities. Farmers markets contribute about $9 billion to the U.S. economy every year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) says that the number of farmers markets in the U.S. has grown from just under 2,000 in 1994 to more than 8,600 today. Small businesses, including We Grow Microgreens – the SBA’s 2019 Microenterprise Business of the Year for Massachusetts –greatly contribute to local farmers markets across America. Founders Lisa Evans and Tim Smith specialize in growing nutritious microgreens and edible flowers using sustainable growing practices. Lisa and Tim sell their products to retail stores and restaurants in the Boston area and consumers at farmers markets in Roslindale, Wayland, Newton, and Natick. We Grow Microgreens is just one of many small businesses that benefit from participating in local farmers markets. During National Farmers Market Week, we’re highlighting just a few reasons why selling at farmers markets is good for business: Farmers markets enable more direct profits. According to the USDA, farmers and ranchers only receive 15.6 cents of every dollar that consumers spend on food in the United States due to processing, supply chain, and marketing costs. When you’re selling directly to consumers, you can avoid some of these extra costs. You don’t have to be a farmer or food producer to participate. Depending on the rules for your local farmers market, you may also be able to get involved as an artisan, selling items like soap, candles, jewelry, pottery, and more. Marketing and networking opportunities abound. Getting to talk face-to-face to prospective customers can do wonders for your business. It can also potentially facilitate business connections within your local community – especially as you network with fellow vendors. You are doing a service for your community. FMC says that the COVID-19 pandemic has made it apparent that “local food systems with short supply chains are resilient and dependable in making food available to their communities.” The organization has also emphasized that “emerging research supports conventional wisdom … that outdoor marketplaces like farmers markets are often safer than alternative indoor retailers.” If you’re interested in getting involved with a local farmers market, check USDA National Farmers Market Directory to find one near you. From there, you will be able to gauge requirements to participate, like paying vendor fees or obtaining permits. If you plan on selling prepared foods, you will also want to research your state’s cottage laws to make sure your food is compliant. Also, meet virtually with an SBA resource partner to discuss logistics, marketing, and other ideas for scaling up. For example, the We Grow Microgreens owners, have been meeting with their SCORE mentors for five years. SBA is here to support you through every business stage and help your company sprout, grow, and flourish! www.sba.gov

Department of Health: 123 New Coronavirus Cases Includes 18 Children A third day of triple-digit case numbers is being reported by DOH and is the first time total cumulative cases have exceeded 2,000. The 123 newly diagnosed cases include 18 pediatric cases (18-years-old and younger) and follows 32 pediatric cases reported yesterday. Public health authorities continue to remind everyone to be kind and to act with care, as not only do we need to protect our kupuna, but everyone we love and cherish, including our keiki. Please, each of us must act as if we have the virus and take responsibility for preventing its spread by physically distancing, wearing masks, and washing our hands frequently. www.hawaiicovid19.com

Office of the Governor: SB126 Signing and Line Item Veto Gov. Ige held a news briefing Thursday to announce he has signed Senate Bill 126, with modifications. The governor said his primary concern was to expend the CARES Act funding before it expired at the end of the year and to ensure maximum flexibility to use the funds where it is needed most. The vetoes include; • A $90 million appropriation for airport screenings and health assurance initiatives. Gov. Ige pointed out DOT believes that $70 million will be sufficient for equipment and services to test, verify, and monitor travelers during COVID-19. • $230 million to provide an additional weekly unemployment benefit of $100 per week. Gov. Ige says U.S. Congress is currently considering another economic stimulus package and they’re unsure what will be approved and Hawai‘i needs to be flexible in using the funds for other needs in case Congress provides additional funding for unemployment benefits. • $100 million for housing and rental assistance and the administrative costs related to the housing relief and resiliency program. Gov. Ige said HHFDC believes the initial amount of $50 million can be spent by the end of the year to help homeowners who have experienced a reduction of income due to COVID-19. Funds saved by the reduction may be applied to the period March 1 through Aug. 1. • $100 million for the purchase of PPE. Gov. Ige cited that the appropriation doesn’t include the purchase and distribution of much-needed sanitation or disinfectant supplies. DOD also has stated $61 million is sufficient for PPE. • The governor said he would also reduce $36 million to $10 million appropriated for retraining and workforce development programs and reduce $15 million to $10 million that would be used to support emerging industries to create a supply chain for cleaning supplies and PPE. • $2 million appropriation for a public-private partnership to support public high school seniors who were adversely affected by COVID-19 would be reduced to $1 million. • Lastly, the $1,080,000,605 transfer from the Emergency Reserve Fund will be reduced to $648 million. This is a technical correction because the amount is overstated by $432,000,605. The governor noted that the inability of Congress to appropriate additional COVID-19 funding creates uncertainty at the state level about what can or should be done. He has been working with Hawaiʻi’s House and Senate leadership to respond appropriately. Gov. Ige reiterated that Hawai‘i is dealing with unprecedented times due to COVID-19 and stressed the need for flexibility. He also added, “We are confident that with these changes, we will be able to best serve the needs of Hawaiʻi residents.” Department of Health: 32 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Children Today 32 children (pediatric cases) under 18-years-old are among the 124 new cases of coronavirus being reported today by DOH. This is a new single day record and the majority of the cases, as with previous record days, are on O‘ahu. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 12:00 noon, July 30, 2020 More information may be found at www.hawaiicovid19.com For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii Hawai‘i Tourism Authority: Hawai‘i Visitor Statistics Released for June 2020 In June 2020, visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands decreased 98.2-percent compared to a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to preliminary statistics released Thursday by HTA. A total of 17,068 visitors traveled to Hawai‘i by air service last month compared to 951,628 total visitors (by air and cruise ships) during the same period a year ago. https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/4986/june-2020-visitor-statistics-press-release-final.pdf 2,380 Passengers Arrive on Wednesday Yesterday marked 18 weeks since the State’s mandatory 14-day quarantine went into effect for all passengers arriving in Hawai‘i from out of state. Yesterday, a total of 2,380 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 570 visitors and 870 returning residents. There was a total of 26 arriving flights. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday but does not show interisland travel. https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/4989/073020-passenger-count-press-release.pdf Department of Labor and Industrial Relations: State Has Issued $2.5 Billion in Benefits Since March 1 DLIR announced updated unemployment insurance claims information Thursday, including paying $2,508,933,874 since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 1, 2020. DLIR Deputy Director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio said, “93-percent of the valid unemployment insurance claims that have come in since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic have been processed and paid out by the DLIR. Currently our biggest challenge is the staff and resources required to address the high level of imposter and regular fraud in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.” She also noted, “It is unclear if Congress will pass another economic stimulus package that includes an extension of additional unemployment insurance benefits. The additional $600 federal benefit expired for the week ending July 25th, which is the last payable week of $600 payments to claimants. If anyone is still waiting on payments for any claims made from April 4 through July 25, you will be made whole and you will receive those benefits provided you are otherwise qualified.” http://labor.hawaii.gov/blog/news/state-releases-updated-unemployment-insurance-information-7/ University of Hawai‘i: JABSOM Students Create COVID-19 Videos in English and Hawaiian During their first year at JABSOM, ‘MS1’ students fulfill a requirement of community health by completing a service-learning project. The medical students can typically choose to work at the H.O.M.E. Project, Waimanalo Health Center, Teen Health Camp, and nine other sites. This year, their plans had to change because of COVID-19. Keeping in mind physical-distancing rules, the class came up with an alternate service project instead; creating videos to remind people about the importance of washing your hands, wearing face masks, practicing physical distancing, exercise during COVID-19, and more. Dr. Martina Kamaka from JABSOM’s Native Hawaiian Health Department said, “My nine students picked the topics and broke into teams. My research assistant and one of the students volunteered to edit.” The videos are both in English and Hawaiian. To view: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnsg2FQyU6FDzJuHxY0-rzZXb6chAWMFi

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KAPAA (24-HOUR WORK) Traffic on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) near mile marker 10 is shifted to the temporary Kapaa Stream Bridge 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. For safety during the shift to the temporary bridge, right turns off Kuhio Highway onto Mailihuna Road are not permitted. Access to Kapahi is recommended via the Kawaihau Road or Hauala Road detours. 2) ANAHOLA (NIGHT WORK) Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions between mile markers 15.5 and 16.7, Papaa Road and Koolau Road, on Monday evening, August 3, through Friday morning, August 7, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for road striping work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane. 3) KILAUEA Single lane and shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the eastbound direction between Kalihiwai Road and N. Koolau Road, on Thursday, August 6, through Friday, August 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for utility tree trimming and powerline maintenance. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.

The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, in partnership with Women in Need and Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, will be visiting county beach parks next week to provide outreach services to homeless individuals and families currently living in these areas. The primary goal of this planned outreach will be to connect people with housing assistance programs, including identifying prospective tenants for Kealaula on Pua Loke – the county’s new permanent supportive housing project in Līhu‘e. Officials will be wearing masks and physical distancing will be observed. Officials are also asking participants to wear a mask covering over their nose and mouth. The schedule for next week’s outreach is as follows: Monday, August 3 – ‘Anini Beach Park from 9-11 a.m., and Anahola Beach Park from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 – Lydgate Beach Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 – Salt Pond Beach Park from 9-11 a.m., and Lucy Wright Park from 1-2:30 p.m. For more information on this specific outreach program please call 241-4427.

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. Note: From Mon., Aug. 3 – Fri., Aug. 7, 2020, the County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works will conduct inspections and testing of traffic control signals throughout Hilo and Puna between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., weather permitting. The work time per intersection will be no more than one hour. View the list of intersections and testing dates. — MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 11) — 1) KAU Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 28 and 32, near Crater Rim Drive and Mauna Loa Road, on Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for paving work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) SOUTH KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 91 and 93, Mamalahoa Highway and Ohia Malu Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscaping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) KAU Shoulder closure on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 66 and 69, Kaulia Road and South Point Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — VOLCANO ROAD (ROUTE 11) — 1) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Volcano Road (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 6 and 6.5, Liilii Street and Shipman Road, in the vicinity of Hilo on Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for construction of a new traffic signal. — KANOELEHUA AVENUE (ROUTE 11) — 1) HILO Shoulder closure on Kanoelehua Avenue (Route 11) in both directions between mile markers 3 and 6, E Palai Street and Wiliama Street, in the vicinity of Hilo on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 2 and 4, Kumu Street and Wainaku Street, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for roadway repair work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 2) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 2 and 6, Kumu Street and Kaaukai Place, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 3) HILO Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 16 and 19, Leopolino Road and Hanamalo Lane, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). 4) HAMAKUA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 36 and 40, between Paauilo Makai Road and Chopper Boulevard, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — KAWAIHAE ROAD (ROUTE 19) — 1) KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Kawaihae Road (Route 19) in both directions between mile markers 61 and 64, Waiemi Place and Ouli Street, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — KEAAU-PAHOA ROAD (ROUTE 130) — 1) PUNA (24-HOUR WORK) Lane shift on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in both directions between mile markers 7.5 and 7.9, Ilima Street and Ainaloa Boulevard, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, over a 24-hour period, for construction of the Ainaloa Roundabout. 2) PUNA Single lane closure on Keaau-Pahoa Road (Route 130) in both directions between mile markers 11 and 14.1, Kahakai Boulevard and Leilani Avenue, on Saturday, August 1, through Sunday, August 7, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving work. — HAWAII BELT ROAD (ROUTE 190) — 1) KONA Closure of single lane at a time on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 190) in both directions between mile markers 32 and 39, Makalei Drive and Palani Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for landscape maintenance. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow). — AKONI PULE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 270) — 1) NORTH KOHALA Closure of single lane at a time on Akoni Pule Highway (Route 270) in both directions between mile markers 25 and 27, Makapala Road and Waikama Road, on Saturday, August 1, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for striping work. Traffic flow in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control (contraflow).

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. — HONOAPIILANI HIGHWAY BYPASS (ROUTE 30) — 1) WAILUKU Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 2.2 and 4.9, E Waiko Road and Kuihelani Highway, on Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for paving and traffic signal installation. Northbound traffic will be detoured on Monday, August 3 and Friday, August 7. Lanes will be contraflowed from Tuesday, August 4 through Thursday, August 6. 2) MAALAEA Two lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 4.6 and 5.3, N Kihei Road and Honoapiilani Highway, on Tuesday, August 4, through Thursday, August 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for traffic signal installation. All lanes in one direction will be closed. Open lanes will be contraflowed to allow one lane of traffic in each direction. 3) MAALAEA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in both directions between mile markers 5.2 and 6.9, Maalaea Boat Harbor Road and N Kihei Road, on Monday evening, August 3, through Friday morning, August 7, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for road paving work. 4) LAHAINA Left lane closure on Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) in the westbound direction between mile markers 19.8 and 21, Aholo Road and Lahainaluna Road, on Tuesday, August 4, through Thursday, August 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. — KAAHUMANU AVENUE (ROUTE 32) — 1) WAILUKU Single lane closure on Kaahumanu Avenue (Route 32) in the westbound direction between mile markers 0 and 0.8, S High Street to Kainani Street, on Monday, August 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for landscape maintenance. --- HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 36) --- 1) KAHULUI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 36) in both directions between mile markers 0 and 1.5, Kaahumanu Avenue and Hookele Street, on Sunday evening, August 2 through Friday morning, August 7, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road striping work. — KULA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 37) — 1) KULA Left lane closure on Kula Highway (Route 37) in the southbound direction between mile markers 0 and 15, Hana Highway to Pueo Drive, on Wednesday, August 5, through Friday, August 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work. — HALEAKALA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 377) — 1) KULA Right lane closure on Haleakala Highway (Route 377) in the eastbound direction between mile markers 0 and 6, Haleakala Highway (Route 37) and Haleakala Crater Road (Route 378), on Monday, August 3, through Tuesday, August 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming work.

PLEASE NOTE:Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Two center lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Ward Avenue overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 10 p.m. through 4 a.m., for signage work. 2) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. The speed limit in this area is reduced to 40 mph during closure hours. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Intermittent lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Monday, Aug. 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Joint Base PBHH offramp (Exit 15B) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kalaeloa Boulevard overpass and the Kunia Interchange on Saturday night, Aug. 1, from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., for lighting work. 7) KAPOLEI Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Makakilo Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for maintenance work. 8) PEARL CITY Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Waiawa Road overpass and Lehua Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for railing repairs. 9) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway/Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A) on Wednesday night, Aug. 5, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for permanent striping work. Motorists will be detoured. --- H-2 FREEWAY --- 1) MILILANI Right lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions between Ka Uka Boulevard and the H-1 Freeway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Middle Street on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting work. 2) MOANALUA Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass and on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for lighting improvements. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) KANEOHE (WEEKEND WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-3 Freeway in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Mokapu Saddle Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for storm drain cleaning. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) PEARL CITY Left lane closure on Farrington Highway in the eastbound direction between Waiawa Road and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for trenching work. 2) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kaukonahua Road and Dillingham Airfield on Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 3) WAIANAE (WEEKEND CLOSURE) Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder and right lane will be closed over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. Two lanes will remain open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction for morning rush hour. For afternoon rush hour, two lanes will be open in the westbound direction and one lane in the eastbound direction around 3 p.m. 4) WAIANAE Shoulder closure on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Kili Drive and Kaena Point on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for striping work. 5) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lanes will be closed as needed on Farrington Highway (Route 7101) in both directions between Fort Weaver Road and the H-1 Freeway Overpass (near Leeward Community College), on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for fence repairs. 2) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Likelike Highway and Keaahala Road on Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) KAILUA Roving closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions between Old Kailua Road and Keolu Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for signage work. 2) KAILUA Right lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Old Kailua Road and Kamehameha Highway on Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grafitti removal. 3) WAIMANALO Roving lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions between Kailua Road and Makapuu Lighthouse Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALAWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Honomanu Street on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for lighting repairs. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Middle Street and Laumaka Street on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) KAHALUU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Pulama Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for drain cleaning. Traffic will be contraflowed. 5) KAHALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Johnson Road on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic will be contraflowed. 6) KAHUKU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Puuluana Street on Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for pole repairs. 7) KANEOHE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Kaneohe Bay Drive on Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 8) KANEOHE Left lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the westbound direction between the H-3 Freeway and Castle Junction on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for repaving work. 9) PUNALUU Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions in the vicinity of Punaluu Valley Road on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for tree trimming. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions between the Wilson Tunnel and Kamehameha Highway on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for maintenance work. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Aolele Street and Elliott Street on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Aolele Street on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions in the vicinity of the Valkenburgh Street intersection on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Monday morning, Aug. 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Nimitz Highway in the westbound direction between Pacific Street and Alakawa Street and on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for sewer maintenance work. --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, for construction activities. Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 2) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, for electrical and median work. Honolulu-bound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kaneohe-bound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please view the project website at http://palihighway.org. 3) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Puiwa Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND WORK) Right lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in both directions between Aolele Street and Nimitz Highway on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kualakai Parkway between Farrington Highway and Keahumoa Parkway is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Keahumoa Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) EWA Alternating closure of Kualakai Parkway in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Keahumoa Parkway on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for survey work. Traffic will be contraflowed and one lane in each direction will be open at all times. --- FORT WEAVER ROAD (ROUTE 76) --- 1) EWA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Alternating two lane closures on Fort Weaver Rd in the northbound direction between Laulaunui Street and the H-1 Freeway overpass on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., for road reconstruction and repaving. Connecting ramps below will be closed as well. Left turn lanes closed on the eastbound H-1 Freeway Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) to Kunia Road in the northbound direction Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway onramp from Fort Weaver Road in the northbound direction Full closure of the eastbound Waipahu offramp (Exit 5) from the northbound Fort Weaver Road 2) EWA (NIGHT WORK) Alternating two lane closures on Fort Weaver Rd in the southbound direction between the H-1 Freeway overpass and Laulaunui Street on Monday, Aug. 3, through Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road reconstruction and repaving. Connecting ramps below will be closed as well. Full closure of the westbound H-1 Freeway Ewa offramp (Exit 5A) Full closure of the eastbound H-1 Freeway Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) Full closure of the southbound Fort Weaver Road Kapolei offramp (Exit 6A) Full closure of the southbound Fort Weaver Road Waipahu offramp (Exit 5) Full closure of the westbound Farrington Highway onramp to Fort Weaver Road in the southbound direction 3) EWA Roving closure on Fort Weaver Road in both directions in the vicinity of Papipi Road on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement markings. --- SAND ISLAND ACCESS ROAD --- 1) HONOLULU Left lane closure on Sand Island Access Road in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Road No. 2 on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Aolele Street in both directions in the vicinity of the lei stand/car rental loop on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, Aug. 2, through Friday morning, Aug. 7, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Single lane closure on Kalihi Street in both directions in the vicinity of Dillingham Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Middle Street in the southbound direction between Kamehameha Highway and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 — PAIWA STREET — 1) WAIPAHU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Paiwa Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the H-1 Freeway on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., for permanent road striping. 2) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Waikele/Waipahu offramp (Exit 7) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, Aug. 3 through Wednesday morning, Aug. 5 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. Motorists will be detoured. 3) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the southbound Paiwa Street onramp to the westbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, Aug. 3 through Wednesday morning, Aug. 5 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. Motorists will be detoured. 4) WAIPAHU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Waipahu/Pearl City offramp (Exit 8A) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, Aug. 3 through Wednesday morning, Aug. 5 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for striping work. Motorists will be detoured — UALENA STREET — 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Full closure of Ualena Street nightly Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail. Motorists and pedestrians will be detoured and on street parking will not be allowed. Intermittent stoppages will take place Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- VALKENBURGH STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Valkenburgh Street in both directions in the vicinity of the Nimitz Highway intersection on Sunday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- WAIALAE AVENUE --- 1) HONOLULU Right lane closure on Waialae Avenue in the westbound direction between Kapiolani Boulevard and Kapahulu Avenue on Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for utility replacements.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced today updated Public Health Emergency Rules that limit indoor and outdoor social gatherings to no more than 10 people. The updated rules have been signed by Mayor Victorino and sent to the Governor for approval. The rules are to take effect starting Friday, July 31, 2020. “Today, our state reported a triple-digit increase in COVID-19 cases for the second-straight day, including four additional new cases for Maui County,” Mayor Victorino said. “We’ve had 42 cases this month, compared to just four in May and three in June. This rise in cases statewide continues to concern me and there have been many reports of large parties, drum circles and other gatherings, which could jeopardize the safety of our keiki and kupuna. I believe this rule change is necessary to help protect our community from future spikes and outbreaks.” Businesses and places of worship will still be allowed to function under existing County and State rules. Businesses such as restaurants, bars and beauty salons must continue to follow health and safety guidelines outlined in the emergency rules. County parks and beach parks will remain open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The use of large structures that may attract gatherings, such as tents and pavilions, will be prohibited. Recent cases in Maui County have been linked to large gatherings and groups, which the State Department of Health and Maui District Health Office are investigating. We continue to ask for the public’s cooperation and to follow directions from our health officials. “It pains me to make these decisions, but we need to take steps to discourage large gatherings,” Mayor Victorino said. “I want to thank all the businesses and residents who continue to heed our advice by maintaining physical distance from others and wearing face coverings whenever you leave your home. These are extremely difficult and frustrating times for all of us, and we will continue to do everything we can to support our people. But always remember: We are Maui County strong.” For more information and updates on COVID-19 in Maui County, visit www.MauiCounty.gov.

Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that Governor David Ige has approved the City and County of Honolulu’s amended order that removes “bars” as a designated business or operation from Exhibit A (effectively shutting down bars). The closure of O‘ahu bars will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Enforcement will begin on Friday, July 31. The change is due to ongoing and heightened public health concerns linked to the spread of COVID-19. In addition, changes to the Restaurant provision in the Order prohibits the sale, service, and consumption of liquor on the premises after 10 p.m. daily, also beginning Friday, July 31. Restaurants found in noncompliance with the Order shall be subject to immediate closure for a 24 hour period effected by the Honolulu Police Department and/or the Honolulu Liquor Commission. A signed version of the Amended Emergency Order No. 2020-21, can be found at honolulu.gov. If you have any questions on Mayor Caldwell’s Ho‘oulu i Honolulu 5.0 Order, the City and County of Honolulu COVID-19 information call center remains open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays. O‘ahu residents are encouraged to visit the website, oneoahu.org to get answers to frequently asked questions. If they do not find an answer to their questions on the site, residents can call the 768-CITY (2489) information hotline or email covidresponse@honolulu.gov