First at 4 p.m. (August 10, 2021)

In an effort to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases and curb the spread of the highly contagious delta variant, Gov. David Ige on Tuesday announced a return to restrictions on gatherings. “The delta variant has truly changed the COVID-19 pandemic here in the islands,” Ige said, in a news conference. “We have seen increased transmission and we must take action in order that our health system is not overwhelmed.”