Coronavirus Confirmed in Hawaii

Officials have announced that a Hawaii resident who was on the Grand Princess cruise ship has tested positive for the Coronavirus upon returning home to Hawaii and falling ill. The person is now in quarantine. There are 21 people so far on the cruise ship being held off the coast of California that have tested positive for the virus. This cruise ship visited four ports in Hawaii, including the Port of Hilo on February 29th. Feb. 21: Departed from San Francisco Feb. 26: Stopped in Nawiliwili, with a port call from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27: Stopped in Honolulu, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 28: Stopped in Lahaina, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 29, Stopped in Hilo, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The person is now in quarantine at home and doing well according to officials. Following the cruise, the person returned to Hawaii by air before seeking out medical care upon the arrival of symptoms. We will provide more information as it becomes available.