The state Department of Health today reported 1,167 new COVID-19 cases statewide, the first time counts have topped 1,000.
The state Department of Health today reported 1,167 new COVID-19 cases statewide, the first time counts have topped 1,000.
Of those, 151 were reported on the Big Island.
DOH spokesman Brooks Baehr said today’s tally includes all cases from the regular 24-hour reporting cycle that ended at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday and the remainder of cases not reported due to an interruption of the electronic lab reporting system earlier in the week.
“As always, has been the case, trends are more important than single day counts,” he said. “The trend continues to show an increasing number of people infected by COVID-19.”
According to Baehr, the average daily count during the three days impacted by the data interruption is 729.
The DOH today also reported the death of an Oahu male, age 70-79, who was hospitalized and had underlying health conditions.
