Nine new COVID-19 cases statewide; seven on Oahu, two on Maui

The state Department of Health reported nine new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the statewide total to 917, as one Oahu case was removed from the count as a result of updated information.

The new cases today include seven on Oahu and two on Maui.

Of the cases statewide, 652 are in the City and County of Honolulu, 125 in Maui County, 87 in Hawaii County and 38 in Kauai County.

There are currently three active cases on Hawaii Island, with one involving hospitalization.

Sixteen cases are residents diagnosed outside of Hawaii.

The statewide death toll from coronavirus-related illness is 18, all on Oahu or Maui.

The number of statewide cases requiring hospitalization is 116.

There have been 741 cases statewide that have been released from isolation as recovered, according to DOH.