Hawaii Nurses Association President Rosalee Agas-Yuu said today that there were some “really good conversations” and they are trying to schedule another session in upcoming days. Read more
DOH recommends the 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines for all persons 6 months of age and older, and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot for newborns and infants, pregnant persons, adults over 75 and those ages 60 to 74 with certain chronic medical conditions. Read more
The lockout would continue until the Hawaii Nurses’ Association unconditionally accepts Kapi‘olani’s offer and recommends it to its members, executives said. Read more
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources closed the hiking trail and campground upon the recommendation of the Hawaii Department of Health due to the high risk of illness in the isolated setting. Read more
The strike notification comes before the two parties’ scheduled bargaining session on Thursday. Read more
A brown water advisory is also in place for the east side of Hawaii island, from Kohala to South Point due to heavy rains. Read more
Research has shown that PFAS can enter the human food chain from contaminated crops and livestock. Read more
The union is required to give Hawaii Pacific Health 10-days notice before it begins to another strike. Read more
The state Health Department says the likelihood patrons will become infected is low. Read more
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Under international pressure to prevent an outbreak of the crippling disease, Israel, which has rebuffed much of the criticism of its handling of the war, is moving with relative haste. Read more
Shares of the company were up 2.2% in extended trading after closing 8.6% higher. Read more
Zepbound is typically sold in auto-injector pens, but with easier-to-manufacture and fill vials Lilly will be able to get the drug to patients more quickly. Read more
Of the 12 travel-related dengue cases reported this year, eight have been on Oahu, three on Maui and one on Kauai. Read more
Households can order up to four free tests through COVIDTests.gov, officials from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services said at a press briefing. Read more
The updated shots target the KP.2 variant that was circulating earlier this year. Read more
Since late March, dozens of bird flu cases have been confirmed in American cats, some of which were infected after lapping up virus-laden milk. Read more
Of the 11 travel-related dengue cases reported this year, seven have been on Oahu, three on Maui and one on Kauai. Read more
Swedish health officials said at a press conference that the person was infected while in Africa with the clade Ib type of mpox involved in the recent outbreak. The person is receiving treatment. Read more
This is the second time in three years that the WHO has designated an mpox epidemic as a global emergency. Read more
DOH said the food establishment at 2701 Kalakaua Ave., which is run by Optimum Management & Marketing Corp., received the red placard on Friday. Read more
The grant is the largest gift ever made to Wilcox. Read more
