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The latest resources to help you navigate life after coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Find updates about data, testing information, vaccines and more.
Kokua Line: When will the widening of Salt Lake Boulevard be completed?
When will the widening of Salt Lake Boulevard be completed? It has been almost two years of disruptions. Read more
U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
The change comes at a time when COVID-19 is no longer the public health menace it once was. Read more
What to know about long COVID in children
While it appears to be less prevalent in children than adults, long COVID can be a debilitating illness with few treatment options. Read more
Court: Not wearing mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t protected speech
The suits revolved around claims that the plaintiffs were retaliated against by school boards because they refused to wear masks during public meetings. Read more
How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season
Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms. Read more
How big is the latest COVID wave?
Reported levels of the virus in U.S. wastewater are higher than they have been since the first omicron wave, according to data from the CDC. Read more
Hawaii’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 2,100 in 2023
While the total is a dramatic drop from last year, placing COVID-19 much lower among leading causes of death in the state this year, it still affected parts of the state population significantly. Read more
Surging COVID detections in wastewater prompt debate
The evidence is extremely limited and theoretical, and there’s no data suggesting that more people are experiencing severe digestive illnesses from COVID. Read more
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Interest in COVID vaccines subsides as holidays approach
The holidays are just around the corner, but despite the urging of health officials, few U.S. residents, including those in Hawaii, have rushed out to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
U.S. child vaccination exemptions hit record; Hawaii sees biggest jump
Hawaii’s exemption rate rose to 6.4%, nearly double the year before, according to a CDC report. Read more
Residents urged to get updated flu, COVID shots
The state Department of Health is recommending that residents get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccination shots ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Read more
CDC stops printing COVID-19 vaccination cards
If you’ve held on to your card, it’s still valid as proof of vaccination. Read more
Nobel Prize awarded to COVID vaccine pioneers
The approach to mRNA the two researchers developed has been used in COVID shots that have since been administered billions of times globally. Read more
Efforts underway to smooth out COVID vaccine insurance issues
Efforts are still underway to smooth out the hiccups to the initial rollout of the updated COVID-19 vaccines among health insurers and providers. Read more
What to know about fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV
About 2 million Americans have gotten the new COVID-19 shot in the two weeks since its approval despite early barriers from insurance companies and other glitches. Read more
Kaiser clinics offer COVID vaccines in Hawaii
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii says updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be available to members at most clinics statewide, starting Wednesday. Read more
U.S. will resume offering free at-home COVID tests
Twelve manufacturers that employ hundreds of people in seven states have been awarded funding and will produce 200 million over-the-counter tests. Read more
Health Department recommends updated COVID vaccines
The Hawaii Department of Health is recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccines for all eligible residents ahead of fall and winter. Read more
Updated COVID vaccines to be rolled out in Hawaii
The new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the latest omicron variants should be available in Hawaii by next week. Read more
Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Doses should be available this week, some as early as Wednesday. Read more
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