Ige Says He’ll Announce Looser Covid Restrictions Before Thanksgiving
Indoor mask mandates and the Safe Travels program are expected to stay in place.
Covid-19 Booster Shots Have Been Approved For All Adults
While the decision allows any adults to get a shot, the CDC also recommended that everybody who’s at least 50 years old get a third dose.
Here’s What We Know About Covid Booster Shots As The FDA Weighs Eligibility
Several states are already allowing all adults to get Covid booster shots, but officials say Hawaii is waiting for federal guidance.
Hawaii Says 93% Of Those Who Died Of Covid Through September Weren’t Vaccinated
Newly released data on breakthrough hospitalizations and deaths shows they’re especially rare for people younger than 60.
Native Hawaiians Grapple With The Mental Toll Of The Delta Surge
The pandemic has been bad for mental health overall, exacerbating anxiety in particular.
Hawaii Fines Embry Health $207K For Unregulated Covid Tests
The Arizona-based company vowed to work with Hawaii regulators.
Lee Cataluna: An Anonymous Death Toll Is Hard To Process
The number of Covid-19 deaths in Hawaii is staggering, but without names attached the figure becomes a mere statistic.
Ige Modifies Travel Requirements To Make International Arrivals Easier
Honolulu and Maui counties will no longer be limited to 50% capacity at restaurants, bars and gyms because they require proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.
Tonga Confirms First Covid Case, Prompting A Seven Day Shutdown
The passenger had no symptoms and a ‘weak positive’ test result after arriving on a flight from New Zealand, but Tonga wasn’t taking any chances.
How One School’s Academic Turnaround Helped It Weather The Pandemic
Pauoa Elementary was on an upward trend in student proficiency even pre-pandemic. It focused on a few core strategies to turn around its flagging performance.