The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) announced they will follow The Oahu Interscholastic Association announcement that spectators would not be permitted to attend any sporting events until further notice.
Lyle Crozier, executive director of BIIF, stated that “we’re going to need to do the same thing.”
On Dec. 30, A new coronavirus infections record was set with 3,484 cases.
Monday’s report by the Department of Health included 3,044 coronavirus-related cases. Tuesday’s report by the DOH contained 1,592 new cases.
This brings the total state cases since March 2020 to 123,456.
The COVID-19 death toll in the state remains at 1,094, which includes 154 deaths on the Big Island. There are also 469 hospitalizations.
Basketball for boys and girls in the BIIF, as well as soccer for boys and girls have already begun. Swimming, canoe paddling and wrestling start this Saturday.
