COVID-19

Hawaii long-COVID sufferers get back on track

February 15, 2022 0

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Lt. Gov. Josh Green sees restrictions easing in coming weeks

February 15, 2022 0

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MAYOR ROTH ANNOUNCES ‘HEALTHIER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EVERYONE’ (HOE) A BUSINESS-TESTING PROGRAM

February 8, 2022 0

MAYOR ROTH ANNOUNCES 'HEALTHIER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EVERYONE' (HOE) A BUSINESS-TESTING PROGRAM Mayor Mitch Roth announces the roll-out of a new...

COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS NOT REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO HAWAII

February 8, 2022 0

COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS NOT REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO HAWAII HONOLULU – Governor David Ige today announced that Hawaii’s Safe Travels program will...

This University Of Hawaii Vaccine Could Transform The Fight Against Covid…. Designed to be stored outside the fridge for up to two years, the shot could be pivotal in vaccinating hard-to-reach populations, if researchers can find funding.

February 8, 2022 0

Tucked in the corner of the University of Hawaii’s seaside John A. Burns School of Medicine, lab manager Teri Wong...

COVID testing contracts examined: County Council to get update Tuesday on testing and spending

February 6, 2022 0

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7 employees lose bid to block Hawaiian Airlines’ vaccine rule

February 3, 2022 0

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The Verdict Is Still Out On Fourth Covid Shots. Some People Aren’t Waiting … As officials try to persuade as many people as possible to get booster shots, some Hawaii residents are skipping the line to get fourth doses.

February 2, 2022 0

Apart from the prick of a needle, getting the Covid-19 vaccine this December was painless for Ki Higa. It was...

Obesity is major risk factor for severe COVID-19, experts say

February 2, 2022 0

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Hopes rise as omicron trends down

February 1, 2022 0

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Mayor Roth’s (1/27/2022) COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 20

January 30, 2022 0

Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 20 Post Date:01/27/2022 1:36 PM Pursuant to the authority vested in me by Hawaiʻi Revised...

BA.2, new strain of COVID omicron variant, detected in Hawaii

January 29, 2022 0

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Coronavirus cases flare at Hawaii’s jails and prisons

January 29, 2022 0

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Report: Hawaii safest state in COVID-19 pandemic

January 28, 2022 0

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Consumer Alert: Avoid phony forms for at-home COVID tests

January 25, 2022 0

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Hawaii’s COVID-19 cases may be peaking, but not hospitalizations

January 25, 2022 0

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This New Vaccine Could Be A Pandemic Game-Changer … The new CORBEVAX vaccine was produced without significant public funding; the $7 million needed for development was provided by philanthropists.

January 24, 2022 0

The world now has a new Covid-19 vaccine in its arsenal, and at a fraction of the cost per dose....

Char: Number of state COVID cases ‘very concerning’

January 23, 2022 0

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Hawaii Health Chief Says Omicron Surge May Peak ‘In A Week Or So’ … The state saw an average of 4,600 cases per day this week, but Department of Health Director Libby Char says hospitalizations are still manageable.

January 22, 2022 0

Hawaii will likely need “a week or so” before the omicron-driven Covid-19 surge begins to plateau as cases continue to...

Temporary homeless shelter opens to isolate those infected with COVID-19

January 22, 2022 0

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COVID-19

Hawaii long-COVID sufferers get back on track

Lt. Gov. Josh Green sees restrictions easing in coming weeks

MAYOR ROTH ANNOUNCES ‘HEALTHIER ORGANIZATIONS FOR EVERYONE’ (HOE) A BUSINESS-TESTING PROGRAM

COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS NOT REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO HAWAII

This University Of Hawaii Vaccine Could Transform The Fight Against Covid…. Designed to be stored outside the fridge for up to two years, the shot could be pivotal in vaccinating hard-to-reach populations, if researchers can find funding.

COVID testing contracts examined: County Council to get update Tuesday on testing and spending

7 employees lose bid to block Hawaiian Airlines’ vaccine rule

The Verdict Is Still Out On Fourth Covid Shots. Some People Aren’t Waiting … As officials try to persuade as many people as possible to get booster shots, some Hawaii residents are skipping the line to get fourth doses.

Obesity is major risk factor for severe COVID-19, experts say

Hopes rise as omicron trends down

Mayor Roth’s (1/27/2022) COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 20

BA.2, new strain of COVID omicron variant, detected in Hawaii

Coronavirus cases flare at Hawaii’s jails and prisons

Report: Hawaii safest state in COVID-19 pandemic

Consumer Alert: Avoid phony forms for at-home COVID tests

Hawaii’s COVID-19 cases may be peaking, but not hospitalizations

This New Vaccine Could Be A Pandemic Game-Changer … The new CORBEVAX vaccine was produced without significant public funding; the $7 million needed for development was provided by philanthropists.

Char: Number of state COVID cases ‘very concerning’

Hawaii Health Chief Says Omicron Surge May Peak ‘In A Week Or So’ … The state saw an average of 4,600 cases per day this week, but Department of Health Director Libby Char says hospitalizations are still manageable.

Temporary homeless shelter opens to isolate those infected with COVID-19

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY TEAM UP TO RESTORE CORAL ON O‘AHU

THE KOHALA CENTER: Opportunities & Upcoming Events

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea summit eruptions outside of Halemaʻumaʻu

Brown Water Advisory at Hilo bay and along the Hamakua Coast

DOH RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH MONTH: SUPPORTING MENTAL WELLNESS FROM KEIKI TO KŪPUNA

KōCreate: ʻOAKA Now Accepting Applications

Scientists Discover A New Way To Keep Fruit Fresh Longer — And It Removes Pesticides Too

Aging Hawaiʻi: 60,000 More Housing Units Needed By 2050 New report projects population trends will lead to increased demand for affordable housing for kūpuna and says that departures of younger residents are creating a hole in the workforce.

Billionaire’s Private Airline Prepares New Moloka‘i Route Lānaʻi Air was formed to fly guests in style to Larry Ellison’s luxury resorts. Now the company wants to help close the gulf in access to off-island doctors for Moloka‘i residents amid a shortage of air travel options.

It’s Illegal To Ride A Moped Without A Helmet. Does Anyone Care? Hawaiʻi made moped helmets mandatory last year, but police aren’t issuing tickets and few riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear.

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