Insurance lag results in wait for COVID-19 vaccine
Penelope Higa of Aiea had been waiting for the updated COVID-19 vaccine to become available. Read more
Penelope Higa of Aiea had been waiting for the updated COVID-19 vaccine to become available. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Health is recommending the updated COVID-19 vaccines for all eligible residents ahead of fall and winter. Read more
This latest investment marks the third major reinvention for DFS Group on one of the prime retail corners in Waikiki. Read more
The new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the latest omicron variants should be available in Hawaii by next week. Read more
Most of the deaths in the state have been among kupuna ages 60 and older. Read more
While COVID-19 continues to demonstrate new mutations of interest with a summer bump in hospitalizations, the pandemic that rocked the world for the better part of three years is no longer a primary driver. Read more
Case is isolating at home and will continue working on congressional business as he can, his office said. Read more
Dr. Sarah Kemble, state epidemiologist, said COVID-19 numbers have been steadily increasing over the past month in Hawaii and nationwide and that there are now concerns for Maui. Read more
More COVID patients are also being admitted to Hawaii hospitals, with a weekly average of 107 per day reported Wednesday – the highest to date this year. Read more
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State health officials are reminding the public to be vigilant as COVID-19 numbers rise, particularly as hospitalizations continue to increase. Read more
A steady uptick in COVID-19 cases has prompted the state Department of Health to remind the public to keep the spread of the disease in mind. Read more
The increase in hospitalizations is in line with national trends, which also indicate a rise in recent weeks. Read more
A pulmonologist at The Queen’s University Medical Group has embarked on a study examining factors responsible for long COVID-19 in Hawaii. Read more
The June arrivals are a 5.5% increase from arrivals in June 2022. Read more
Question: Which nonprofits got the COVID-19 relief grants the first round? What’s the deadline for the second round? If we didn’t get money the first time, can we try again? What if insurance covered some losses? Read more
Although the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended, many Hawaii residents continue to struggle with housing and access to health care. Read more
Hundreds of senior government officials and business and civic leaders from Japan and Hawaii are expected to attend an inaugural summit celebrating the ties between the two countries this month in Waikiki. Read more
The days are long and sunny — great conditions for meeting up with friends. It’s not even a week past the Fourth of July. Who wants to talk about COVID? Read more
The effects of COVID-19 can still be felt in Hawaii and the world, whether it be on the health of the population or the health of the economy. Read more
A former COVID-19-era epidemiological specialist who was fired from the state Health Department after saying “contact tracers” were woefully understaffed and overworked under dangerous conditions faces an arbitration hearing in July, followed by a possible trial over her lawsuit alleging wrongful dismissal. Read more
The program is a resource for Oahu residents and families who suffered severe financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more