DOH reports six new cases of COVID-19

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Health officials Tuesday reported six new cases of COVID-19 in the state, but none on Hawaii Island.

For the 13th straight day on Tuesday, Hawaii County’s COVID-19 tally has stood at 81, with no patients remaining in isolation since May 29.

The cases announced Tuesday includes six new cases identified on Oahu, according to the COVID-19 Joint Information Center. All were among adults.

As of noon Tuesday, the center said the state has recorded 682 cases of COVID-19, including 12 Hawaii residents diagnosed outside the state. Oahu’s tally stands at 448, Maui’s at 120 and Kauai’s at 21.

Of the cases statewide, 621 have since recovered and been released from isolation. Eighty-four people have required hospitalization, including one person in Hawaii County.

The death toll from coronavirus-related illness remained at 17, with 11 on Oahu and six on Maui.