NAWILIWILI — A large COVID-19 cluster is linked to King’s Chapel in Nawiliwili, the Hawai‘i Department of Health announced Saturday morning.
The cluster, linked to youth group and Halloween activities, has grown to 36 cases as of Friday. Cases range from those under 2 years old to 60. Transmission has grown beyond the immediate King’s Chapel community.
People who attended events hosted by King’s Chapel Nawiliwili on or after Oct. 31, especially youth group activities, are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19.
King’s Chapel Nawiliwili hosted a “Trunk or Treat” event on Halloween. Anyone who attended this event, especially anyone who was un-masked or who interacted for 15 minutes or more with others, should get tested, the DOH noted.
Cases associated with the church were identified as a cluster on Nov. 8, with cases dating back at least to Oct. 31, the DOH said. Since then, the DOH has worked with affected individuals, families and with church representatives to recommend containment measures including isolation, quarantine, switching to virtual services and other prevention measures.
The cluster has increased from 16 cases when first detected, to 36, including four secondary cases in household contacts. More cases are expected to be identified as the investigation and testing continue.
“DOH discloses cluster locations when there is an imminent risk to public health. Based on the findings of our investigation, we believe disclosure is warranted to prevent further transmission of the disease,” State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said in a release.
Kaua‘i has the highest per capital case count in the state, with a rise in the last two weeks.
Anyone who feels ill should be tested. Equally important, anyone who attended a King’s Chapel function on or after Oct. 31 or believes they may have been exposed should get tested. Testing is widely available on Kaua‘i. Visit Kauai.gov/COVIDtest for details of testing options.
Kaua‘i DOH staff will work with anyone who tests positive to minimize their risk of exposing others. DOH will assist with accessing care, including monoclonal antibody treatment to decrease severity of illness.
DOH encourages everyone five years of age and older who is not yet vaccinated to consider getting vaccinated before the holidays.
Jeez. Way to go guys. Guess it was all about having a great time and candy huh?
When the church you attend would rather endanger your life or kill you than miss out on collection plate profits from your attendance, what does that tell you about your church?
For almost two years, privacy has taken presence over public information.The public needs this identity of the cluster to make they’er personal choices. This pandemic is a public issue. The need to avoid is warranted for public safety. Yet the choice when a cluster is identified sits on the back burner until THEY need help to control.
Give the public respect, you have no right in privatization. We need location, location, location. Now you have people, 2 years to 60 years infected moving around the community. Still you ask to secure contact information, the public needs that possible contact information to render assistance.
Just how many people you could have helped if they had that information and chose to not attend and expose themself.
“Cases”
“CLUSTERS”
Notice they didn’t tell you how many are actually SICK?? I am one of those “cases” and have absolutely zero symptoms. Of all the so called “cases”, not a single one of us here at the church are sick.
Lies lies lies
You may not be sick…yet…but you’re contagious and could easily spread the virus to someone who could get deathly sick from it. But I have the feeling you’re the one who’s lying here, Keith. Covid tests are very accurate, and science doesn’t lie. And for the record, if you’re a Christian…a real one…making other people very sick with a virus you’re carrying isn’t something Jesus would do.
How are we supposed to take this seriously? The article states exactly how many cases there are. You say you are one of those cases but have no symptoms? You do realize you can transmit the virus even though you have no symptoms right? I only ask because that attitude might be the exact reason why a supercluster emerged.
What is going on with this group? First a cluster at the church on Maui and now here. Follow the safety protocols….simple
We don’t know the actual number because some either lie or chose to not answer questions from DOH