Person gets tested for Covid-19
Hawaiʻi County will begin scaling back County-sponsored COVID-19 testing effective the week of February 27 due to continued decreases in case counts and site users. The changes will be in effect through March 31. Additional changes to the testing schedule after March 31 have yet to be determined. In the meantime, weekly testing will remain available islandwide.
“Throughout the pandemic, we have used hard data to make tough decisions, and it has worked to the benefit of our community thus far,” said Mayor Mitch Roth. At this point, the data is showing that we can begin scaling back and refocusing our efforts on other pertinent issues, such as economic resurgence. This does not mean that we should stop getting tested or vaccinated to help to keep ourselves and those around us safe; it just means that for now, we can refocus County resources on other matters. Should the data tell us otherwise down the road, we will adjust and respond accordingly.”
Organized by District
South Hilo
1. Tuesday at Afook-Chinen Civic from 3pm-7pm
2. Thursday at Afook-Chinen Civic from 3pm-7pm
South Kohala
1. Monday at Waimea District Park Playcourt from 2pm-5pm
2. Saturday at Waimea District Park Playcourt from 9am-1pm
North Kohala
1. Monday at Hisaoka Gym at Kamehameha Park from 7am-10am
North Kona
1. Wednesday at Old Kona Airport Pavilion from 3pm-7pm
2. Friday at Old Kona Airport Pavilion from 2pm-5pm
South Kona
1. Wednesday at Yano Hall from 7am-8am Kau
1. Thursday at Naalehu Community Center from 3pm-5pm
Puna
1. Friday at Pahoa Community Center from 2pm-5pm.