Hugs are welcome again at Hawaii’s nursing homes
After yearlong visitor restrictions, Hawaii’s nursing homes and senior-living facilities are reopening to family and friends as they complete COVID-19 vaccinations for residents and staff. Read more
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Kristen Consillio is the former health reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
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Targeted messaging necessary to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, UH study finds
As the vaccine supply increases in Hawaii, targeted communication is needed to encourage more people to get immunized against COVID-19, according to a new report by the University of Hawaii’s College of Social Sciences. Read more
Former state Health Director Bruce Anderson still considers Hawaii home
Former state Health Director Bruce Anderson is a long way from home — nearly 5,000 miles away, to be exact. Read more
Lt. Gov. Josh Green wants to offer vaccinations to Hawaii residents 16 and older by May 1
Lt. Gov. Josh Green is urging the Department of Health to extend COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 16 and older by May 1. Read more
COVID-19 vaccinations in Hawaii pass 500,000
Hawaii has reached a significant milestone in the battle against COVID-19, administering more than a half-million vaccines as of Wednesday. Read more
Queen’s Medical Center opening mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at West Oahu location
The hospital will immunize residents 65 and older, those with high-risk medical conditions and hotel, restaurant and bar workers in phase 1c in the Clinical Service Center Building from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, except on Mondays. Read more
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Only 8.8% of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have received COVID vaccine, DOH says
Three months into Hawaii’s vaccination campaign, only 8.8% of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have received immunizations though they represent more than 40% of COVID-19 cases in the islands. Read more
Hawaii health officials prioritizing certain people over others in Phase 1C for COVID-19 vaccine
Some workers in industries outside the latest DOH guidelines had already gotten appointments, which will be honored, said Hilton Raethel, president and CEO of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii. Read more
Hawaii health officials say vaccine prevented serious illness for at least 3 people who contracted coronavirus
None of the three individuals who received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine and later tested positive became severely ill or transmitted the virus to others, the Department of Health said in an email. Read more
Hawaii residents 65 and older, those in 1C category can get COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
The state is opening vaccine eligibility to Hawaii residents 65 and older and those in the phase 1C category starting Monday. Read more
Younger kupuna frustrated about inability to get vaccine, AARP survey finds
Frustration is growing among younger kupuna who are at high risk for COVID-19 but unable to get vaccinated. Read more
Some Hawaii vaccine recipients finding ways to jump line
Renee Tulonghari, an educational assistant, was among the Department of Education staff able to get a COVID-19 vaccination through word of mouth as co-workers and friends shared links and phone numbers to register. Read more
Health Department says highly transmissible COVID-19 variant present in Hawaii
The state Health Department’s laboratories division has detected a new and highly transmissible variant of concern — the B.1.351 — which is sometimes referred to as the South African variant, in Hawaii. Read more
Nearly 500 Hawaii education employees receive Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine before in-person classes resume
The state Department of Health notified a list of public school workers just a day and a half ago giving them the option of getting the Johnson & Johnson shot this week or waiting to receive Moderna’s vaccine. Read more
Oahu could move to Tier 4 reopening if COVID-19 cases continue to drop
Oahu is on track to reach the least-restrictive tier in Honolulu’s reopening plan on March 25 if case counts continue to drop. Read more
Hawaii residents 70 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday; state receives Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The state has decided to open eligibility early for COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 70 and older on Monday because of a substantial increase in the number of shots arriving in the islands. Read more
Next up for vaccinations in Hawaii is 70-and-older group
Hawaii health officials are preparing to open up COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 and older around March 15 and start immunizing the 65-plus age group a couple of weeks later. Read more
A year of COVID-19: Key leaders in Hawaii’s pandemic response recall the challenges they faced
On March 5, Gov. David Ige declared a state of emergency after the death of a passenger from California on a cruise ship that visited the islands. The next day, Ige announced the state’s first COVID-19 case — a Hawaii resident who sailed on the Grand Princess in February. Read more
Lt. Gov. Josh Green says large gatherings may be possible by summertime
Green wants his optimism to bring some hope to weary residents struggling to make ends meet and continue living under tight restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Vaccine acceptance high in Hawaii nursing homes
An average of 78% of nursing home staff in Hawaii have taken the COVID-19 vaccine, more than double the national rate of 38% in long-term care facilities on the mainland. Read more
COVID-19 pandemic harming mental health of Hawaii residents, especially young and lower-income people, survey reveals
The coronavirus is taking a toll on mental health — particularly for Hawaii’s young adults and lower-income residents with household earnings of less than $50,000. Read more
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