Hawaii Declares State of Emergency After Cruise Ship Passengers Test Positive for Coronavirus

Hawaii Declares State of Emergency After Cruise Ship Passengers Test Positive for Coronavirus
A woman in a face mask walks in the downtown area of Manhattan, New York City, after further cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed in New York on March 5, 2020. Andrew Kelly/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The governor of Hawaii has declared a state of emergency after former passengers on a cruise ship that visited the state tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus

Gov. David Ige stated that the emergency declaration will give Hawaii “the ability to move more quickly and efficiently in our efforts to protect our communities from the virus and provide emergency relief if, and when it is necessary,” according to local news outlets.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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