Effective the week of February 27, Hawaiʻi County will begin cutting back the number of County-sponsored COVID-19 testing sites.  The decision to cut down these testing sites stems from a  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.

In a press release Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth said, “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.”

A detailed list of continued County supported COVID-19 testing locations can be found below:

 

South Hilo

Tuesdays at Afook-Chinen Civic from 3pm 7pm

Thursdays at Afook-Chinen Civic from 3pm-7pm

 

South Kohala

Mondays at Waimea District Park Playcourt from 2pm-5pm

Saturdays at Waimea District Park Playcourt from 9am-1pm

 

North Kohala

Mondays at Hisaoka Gym at Kamehameha Park from 7am-10am

 

North Kona

Wednesdays at Old Kona Airport Pavilion from 3pm-7pm

Fridays at Old Kona Airport Pavilion from 2pm-5pm

 

South Kona

Wednesdays at Yano Hall from 7am-8am

 

Kaʻū

Thursdays at Naalehu Community Center from 3pm-5pm

 

Puna

Fridays at Pahoa Community Center from 2pm-5pm

 

For testing conducted by private entities, visit www.hawaiicounty.gov/testing and check the section labeled, ‘Additional COVID-19 Testing Locations’.