For the first time, Honolulu has +0 new cases!
Sadly, we had +2 deaths and +2 cases statewide. If you look at the pink growth bars which are based on our rolling 3 day average, the growth is about as flat as it could be.
By what rational, fact-based, science-driven evidence do we have that we should at least not start returning to work under the same conditions that today’s current “essential” services are able to operate with clearly outstanding results?
What do you think?
All suggestions and commentary is welcome!
| Total Cases: | 586 |
| Current Growth Rate: | 0.3% |
| 3 Day Average Growth Rate: | 0.7% |
| Current Home Isolation: | 93 |
| Current Hospitalization: | 56 |
Combo chart showing makeup of all COVID-19 cases and line graph of new cases 
Bar chart of new cases each day with trendline 
Bar chart showing how Hawaii compares to other states of similar population 
Bar chart of current and forecast covid19 growth comparing Hawaii with benchmark global sources
Based on recommended guidelines, HI appears to be ready to re-open. The frail, elderly, and high risk individuals could continue to maintain quarantine for another 30 days and review again at that time, and the remaining population could go back to work. With travel such a large part of the economy, open it for US travel May 1, with international travel following as numbers allow.
Using the Federal Government’s 6 point plan to inform and guide a governor’s decision to open a state back for business, Governor Ige should end the lockdown of Hawaii effective May 1st. If this doesn’t happen, we can be assured that none of this has been about protecting our health.