COVID-19 confirmed in Hawaii: 607+ cases 16 deaths

[Obie]

Social distancing and mask wearing Hawaiian style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXOQ7L0cQWg

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/202...icipation/

[TomK]

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/202...icipation/

"Asked Friday what message he was sending to the community by participating in such events, Kahele called the question “inappropriate.” He said the memorial he attended as a representative of the state Senate was in honor of a personal friend of his.
“I do not think shaming for grieving is the way we should address that,” Kahele said. “It’s an inappropriate question to address to people who are grieving. … We don’t need that on our island right now.”
Still, Kahele acknowledged, “I need to set a better example myself and we need to continue to be vigilant.”"


This makes me so angry. I can't visit Pam's gravesite because I know it will put me and others at risk of getting COVID, but it's OK for Kahele to risk other people's health. Since Kahele mentioned it, I'm grieving, I'm on the island and I think it's a very appropriate question. I remain vigilant and you don't, Kahele. You are an asshole.

[randomq]

You're not being shamed for grieving, Kai Kahele, you are being shamed for being selfish.

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Also from that article, Ikaika Marzo seemingly doesn't understand he's to blame for having 40 people, half from Oahu, packed on his boat without masks hugging each other... Guess I'm voting for Roth.

[birdmove]

And we still get a heck of a lot of anti-markers and conspiracy theory followers spouting about the "plandemic", "scamdemic", the attack on our rights, and on and on. Facebook big island groups are full of them.
I submit the following article to those who say masks are worthless. This story is available from multiple news sources.

https://www.businessinsider.com/56-got-c...not-2020-8

[ChunksterK]

“It’s an inappropriate question to address to people who are grieving. … We don’t need that on our island right now." - Kai Kahele

Uh, no. It's a very appropriate question since a lot more people will be grieving if they behave like this weasel politician. This is what our political system in Hawaii has come to. A jerk like this is virtually guaranteed a seat in the U.S. Congress with no meaningful opposition. Looks like I will be voting Libertarian this time.

[TomK]

I haven't been able to watch the local news today, but the number of new COVID cases reported today was 66, which is the lowest for quite a while. It sounds encouraging, but then less than 800 tests were done, so the positivity rate is actually alarmingly high. Does anyone know why so few tests were done? I guess the Labor Day holiday might account for it, but that's just a guess.

[randomq]

I know two people, co-workers of friends, that were tested recently. Both results took just over a week to come back. So these stats we're seeing are at least a week delayed, and it takes a few weeks for someone to get symptomatic enough to consider getting tested, if they even get symptomatic... So, restrictions put in place 3 weeks ago are starting to make a difference? Or maybe it is just reduced testing...

This stuff can drive you mad!

[birdmove]

I had a test last Saturday at Keaau High. Got results early this morning. Negative. I had developed, what I figured were mild cold syptoms, but thought maybe I'd better do the tests I'll soon be 67 and have been through cancer treatments. Always mask up when going shopping and such.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

The headline:

Adults with Covid-19 about 'twice as likely' to say they have dined at a restaurant, CDC study suggests

The details:

• [b]Lowest risk:[/b] Food service limited to drive-through, delivery, takeout and curbside pickup.
  
  
• [b]More risk:[/b] On-site dining limited to outdoor seating. Seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  
  
• [b]Even more risk: [/b]On-site dining with both indoor and outdoor seating. Seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  
  
• [b]Highest risk:[/b] On-site dining with both indoor and outdoor seating. Seating capacity not reduced and tables not spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/10/health/re...index.html

[Durian Fiend]

The headline:

Adults with Covid-19 about 'twice as likely' to say they have dined at a restaurant, CDC study suggests

The details:

• [b]Lowest risk:[/b] Food service limited to drive-through, delivery, takeout and curbside pickup.
  
  
• [b]More risk:[/b] On-site dining limited to outdoor seating. Seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  
  
• [b]Even more risk: [/b]On-site dining with both indoor and outdoor seating. Seating capacity reduced to allow tables to be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  
  
• [b]Highest risk:[/b] On-site dining with both indoor and outdoor seating. Seating capacity not reduced and tables not spaced at least 6 feet apart.
  

https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/10/health/re...index.html

Makes sense. Check out the video in this link for the action at Sardinia this summer. It would rank as very high risk. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/09/world...italy.html