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Hawaii’s official death toll from COVID-19 grew by 10 on Wednesday ― to 183 ― after the state added seven deaths from previous weeks.

Three of the fatalities were more recent.

No additional details on any of the deaths were released.

Meanwhile, the state reported 101 new cases on Wednesday, including 81 on Oahu, 18 on the Big Island, one on Maui and one diagnosed out-of-state.

The new infections push the statewide total for cases in Hawaii since the pandemic began to 13,674.

The state's pre-travel testing program begins Thursday, relaunching the tourism industry. But testing requirements are different on each island.

Travelers flying between Oahu, Kauai and Maui County who are looking to avoid quarantining upon arrival will soon be able to participate in the same pre-travel COVID-19 testing program available to trans-Pacific passengers, Gov. Ige announced Tuesday.

Hawaii health officials on Tuesday reported four additional coronavirus deaths.

Three of the fatalities were on Oahu and one was on Maui, officials said.

The official death toll of the virus in Hawaii now stands at 173.

The state also saw 62 new COVID-19 cases. Of the cases, 30 were on Oahu, 21 on Hawaii Island and 11 on Maui.

The new infections push the statewide total for cases in Hawaii since the pandemic began to 13,576.

A leader has emerged the race for Honolulu mayor. And, despite a new call center and promises to cut down on response times, there are still major delays at the state unemployment office.

After multiple delays, tourism is set to restart in Hawaii this week. Experts from the visitor industry and healthcare sector weigh in on what it'll take to keep people safe while jumpstarting the economy. Hosted by Mahealani Richardson.

This week, tourism is set to restart in Hawaii, after multiple delays. Some are glad to see the state’s primary economic driver return, as local businesses struggle and thousands remain unemployed.

The state on Monday reported just 42 new COVID-19 cases and no new fatalities.

The number of new cases is the fewest reported in a single-day count since July 27, when 28 new cases were reported.

Of the new cases, 37 were on Oahu and five on Hawaii Island.

The official death toll of the virus in Hawaii remains at 169.

That figure does not include 22 coronavirus-related fatalities on the Big Island that have occurred in recent weeks and are still being reviewed.

The new infections push the statewide total for cases in Hawaii since the pandemic began to 13,514.

The state reported a concerning uptick in COVID-19 cases on Hawaii Island over the weekend.