LIHU‘E — Sunday, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19.
Saturday’s cases consist of one visitor and five residents.
Of the six new cases, one is a child and five are adults.
One of the cases is related to mainland travel. The remaining five cases are considered community- acquired. Four of the community-acquired infections are close contacts of a previously announced case or are tied to an active cluster. The remaining case has no known source of infection.
“State health officials announced (Saturday) that King’s Chapel Nawiliwili has been identified as a source of infection for a large cluster of COVID-19 cases,” Dr. Janet Berreman, Kaua‘i District Health Officer, said in a release. “Those who attended events hosted by King’s Chapel Nawiliwili on or after Oct. 31, especially youth group activities, are encouraged to get tested immediately to help stop further spread of COVID-19 in our community. DOH staff can assist those who test positive with accessing monoclonal antibody
treatment, which reduces disease severity, especially for those who are unvaccinated.”
As of Sunday, there are 136 active cases, with 10 hospitalized.
To date, the county has recorded 2,951 cumulative cases.
A list of vaccination sites can be found at kauai.gov/vaccine.
Free testing is available at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihu‘e, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
If there is a wait, you will receive a ticket with a time to return for your test. Arrive anytime the clinic is open to receive a timed ticket; no need to arrive early.
Testing performed at the Convention Hall and through the mobile testing van is rapid PCR. Same-day results are sent via email.
A full list of free testing locations and hours can be found at kauai.gov/COVIDtest.
