98 New Cases of COVID-19 in the state, Sept 27th

7 new cases via Hawaii DoH and HCCD, 7-day average on test positivity on island is slow decreasing, now at 1.3% (HDOH). There have been a total of 700 (+7) confirmed cases on Hawaiʻi Island according to DoH, with 88 (-3 net) active cases of COVID-19 implied. As of yesterday, HMC reported 15 hospitalized in Hilo with COVID-19; 4 in ICU, 10 in COVID Unit, and 1 in Extended Care Facility (via HMC FB). Hawaii Island Deaths Total via HCCD: 28 (0) The Hilo Veterans Home as of yesterday has 71 (0) residents and 35 (+1) employees test positive for COVID-19 (HMC). 26 deaths on island are related to the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. Total Cases Statewide: 12,116 (+98 today) Released from Isolation: 10,155 (+693) Total Required Hospitalization: 816 (+14) Total Deaths: 132 (+1) (DOH)