Data Creates Knowledge
METRICS THAT MEAN SOMETHING TO YOU.
Numbers alone don’t tell us the whole story. After careful study of the best models available, we identified six metrics that give residents the information we need to make better decisions for our health.
7-Day Avg of New Cases
Shows if we’re spreading or containing the virus. Data source: Hawai’i DOH
Red >10 per 100,000
Orange 5-10 per 100,000
Yellow 2-5 per 100,000
Green <2 per 100,000
Thresholds from
Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Test Positivity Rate
Shows how prevalent the virus is within our community. Data source: Hawaiʻi DOH
Red >5%
Orange 2.5-5%
Yellow 1-2.49%
Green <1%
Thresholds from
Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Economic Index
Indicates the extent of recovery from the COVID-recession. Refers to the 2-wk change in the economic index. Data source: UHERO
100 = Index value at full recovery
+5 or greater increase
+1 to +4
0
-4 to -1
-5 or greater decline
Total Vaccine Doses Administered
Measures how many vaccines have been administered to date.
Research and Models we follow.
Different mathematical models and data sets offer unique and helpful perspectives. We read a variety of state and nationwide research and analytics, including: