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Hawaii County Civil Defense has reported eight new COVID-19 cases on the Big Island today.
As of today, 10 individuals are hospitalized and the number of COVID-related deaths on the island remains at 48.
According to Civil Defense, the new cases are concentrated in West Hawaii and are in people under the age of 40.
Because of this, increased testing, especially in the Kona area, is being scheduled.
Free drive-through testing is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo and the West Hawaii Civic Center in Kona.
No insurance is necessary to be tested but individuals should bring their insurance card if they have one. There is no copay for those being tested.