Health Department warns of uptick in COVID hospitalizations
State health officials are reminding the public to be vigilant as COVID-19 numbers rise, particularly as hospitalizations continue to increase. Read more
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DOH says Hawaii has experienced steady uptick in COVID-19 cases
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
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. on the rise again
For the week ending July 29, COVID-19 hospital admissions were at 9,056. That’s an increase of about 12% from the previous week. Read more
Increase in Hawaii COVID cases points to late-summer wave
The increase in hospitalizations is in line with national trends, which also indicate a rise in recent weeks. Read more
Brain fog, other long COVID symptoms are focus of new studies
Today’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling health problems. Read more
Long COVID study examining lungs seeks Hawaii participants
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
Hawaii visitor arrivals in June continued to show signs of recovery
The June arrivals are a 5.5% increase from arrivals in June 2022. Read more
School board in Missouri revokes anti-racism resolution
The board, led by new conservative board members elected since last year, has revoked that anti-racism resolution and copies of it will be removed from school buildings. Read more
In-N-Out bans employees from wearing masks
The fast food chain pointed to “the importance of customer service and the ability to show our Associates’ smiles and other facial features while considering the health and well-being of all individuals.” Read more
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Kokua Line: How do nonprofits get COVID-19 relief now?
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
Struggles continue despite more positive outlook on COVID-19 pandemic
Although the COVID-19 pandemic emergency has ended, many Hawaii residents continue to struggle with housing and access to health care. Read more
Hawaii, Japanese leaders to share ideas at inaugural summit
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
Chinese embrace summer holiday flying for first time in years
Free from grueling COVID restrictions at last, Chinese travelers are seizing the moment. Read more
Editorial: Heed warning of ‘tripledemic’ rise
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
Hawaii’s COVID-19 cases ‘pretty steady’
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
Judge limits Biden administration contact with social media companies
A lawsuit alleged the federal government overstepped in its efforts to address posts that could result in vaccine hesitancy or affect elections. Read more
More than $200 billion in COVID-19 aid may have been stolen
The numbers issued today by the U.S. Small Business Administration inspector general are much greater than the office’s previous projections. Read more
Farmers markets thrive after pandemic growth
While markets can be a good showcase for vendors, they have their drawbacks too. Read more
COVID ‘whistleblower’s’ firing headed to arbitration
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
U.S. intelligence agencies still divided on COVID-19 origins
The report was issued at the behest of Congress, which in March passed a bill giving U.S. intelligence 90 days to declassify intelligence related to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Read more
City to hold in-person rent, utility relief enrollment event in Hauula
The program is a resource for Oahu residents and families who suffered severe financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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