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Starting today, Kauai opts out of the state's pre-travel testing program, meaning all travelers must quarantine regardless of coronavirus test results.

The top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen and heard on 'First at 4 p.m.' from Hawaii News Now — anchored by Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter.

Hawaii reported just 44 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday.

Because of the state’s two-day delay in reporting, those figures are actually from Sunday.

Of the 44 new cases, 32 were on Oahu, six were on the Big Island, five were on Maui. The statewide total for cases now stands at 17,968. There have been 1,243 cases in the last 14 days.

Meanwhile, there were no new fatalities reported. The death toll from the virus stands at 244.

The 14-day average for new cases in Hawaii is down 6%, according to the state Health Department, while it’s down 10% on Oahu. Only Maui County has seen its average for new daily cases rise over the last two weeks.

A federal judge on Monday sentenced Katherine Kealoha to 13 years in prison, above the guidelines of 10 years. Hours later, Louis Kealoha was sentenced to seven years in prison, two more than what was recommended.

The top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen and heard on 'First at 4 p.m.' from Hawaii News Now — anchored by Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter.

Hawaii reported 85 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, pushing the statewide total for infections in the islands since the pandemic began to 17,925.

There were no fatalities reported. The death toll from the virus in Hawaii stands at 244.

Of the new cases, 66 were on Oahu, four were on the Big Island, 10 were on Maui and one was on Kauai. The rest were diagnosed out-of-state.

There have been 1,243 cases in the last 14 days.

The top stories from across Hawaii and around the world, as seen and heard on 'First at 4 p.m.' from Hawaii News Now — anchored by Ashley Nagaoka and Mark Carpenter.

Hawaii reported 92 new COVID-19 cases Friday and three additional fatalities, pushing the death toll from the virus in Hawaii to 240.

All three of the newly-reported deaths were on Oahu.

Of the new cases, 69 are on Oahu, four are in Maui County, five are on the Big Island, and five are on Kauai. Seven new cases were reported amongst Hawaii residents currently outside the state.

The total case count has now risen to 17,708 since the pandemic began. The state Health Department said there have been 1,332 cases in the last 14 days.

Black Friday is expected to be much different this year due to the pandemic. Malls and local businesses are adapting to changes to make the day safe for shoppers.