US EditionCOVID-19 on the Rise in Hawaii, DOH Advises Precautions
UNITED STATES, JUL 21 – New Omicron offshoots Nimbus and Stratus drive rising summer COVID-19 cases in 26 states, with test positivity rates increasing to 12.4%, CDC data shows.
- The Hawaii Department of Health reported on July 19, 2025, that COVID-19 activity is rising statewide with a test positivity rate of 12.4%.
- This increase follows a previous week rate of 10.9% and rising seven-day averages of new cases on all islands through July 11.
- COVID-19 cases in Hawaii are currently surpassing flu and RSV in rates of positive tests, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations, with an average of 20 patients hospitalized weekly.
- Health officials urge vaccinations for those six months and older, recommend antiviral treatments taken early after symptoms, and encourage precautions like testing and mask-wearing.
- The trend suggests sustained community transmission requiring vigilance, especially for higher-risk groups, to reduce severe outcomes and viral spread.
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COVID-19 on the rise
HONOLULU — The Department of Health on Monday issued an advisory that following a period of relative stability, COVID-19 activity is on the rise in Hawaii, and residents should stay vigilant. According to the latest data from the Hawaii Department of Health, the data shows activity at a medium activity level, meaning the virus is circulating at higher levels than would be expected based on historic trends. As of July 19, the test positivity rate…
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