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
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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
Biden gets updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot
The White House physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, said in a memo that Biden received both shots on Friday. 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
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
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
DFS Waikiki reopens in smaller space geared to broader market
This latest investment marks the third major reinvention for DFS Group on one of the prime retail corners in Waikiki. 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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U.S. approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection
The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to most Americans even if they’ve never had a coronavirus vaccination. Read more
Hawaii’s COVID-related deaths surpass 2,000
Most of the deaths in the state have been among kupuna ages 60 and older. Read more
Column: Making sense of a post-pandemic world
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
First lady tests positive for COVID, but President does not
Biden tested negative for the virus after the first lady’s diagnosis, a spokesperson said. The president returned to the White House on Monday evening. Read more
Rep. Case contracts COVID, misses congressional tour of Lahaina
Case is isolating at home and will continue working on congressional business as he can, his office said. Read more
Court revives lawsuit saying FDA overstepped with anti-ivermectin campaign
Ivermectin is commonly used to treat parasites in livestock, but it can also be prescribed for humans. Read more
Is it time to wear a mask again?
Here’s a refresher on where, when and how to mask. Read more
China won’t require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday. Read more
State warns of COVID uptick on Maui, statewide
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
Health Department warns of COVID uptick on Maui, statewide
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
Local governments spend billions in COVID-19 relief, some report few details
Federal officials estimate that governments have spending commitments for more than 80% of the funds, even if that’s hard to tell from their reporting requirements. Read more
Man accused of selling fake COVID-19 cure arrested after 3 years at large
Gordon Hunter Pedersen sold a product called “structural alkaline silver,” which he claimed could “destroy the membrane of the virus” and cure COVID-19. Read more
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