Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Sterling Higa: Gov. Ige’s Quarantine Mandate Is Not Enough
The governor needs to take charge and declare a state of emergency. He should order people to shelter in place and call up the National Guard.
Alissa Eckert, MS, Dan Higgins, MAMS
Coronavirus Q&A: Are Visitors Or Residents Bringing COVID-19 To Hawaii?
Gov. David Ige mandated all residents and visitors flying to Hawaii self-quarantine in hotels or at home for two weeks.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Imposes Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine For All Arrivals
Updated: The order is intended to bring tourism to a near halt. But top lawmakers want Ige to go further and require residents to shelter in place.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Number of Hawaii Coronavirus Cases Rises To 48
The state Department of Health reported that 11 more people tested positive in the last 24 hours.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Kauai: Mayor On Curfew — ‘I’m Willing To Be Criticized For Overreacting’
Derek Kawakami, frustrated by the tourist influx, imposed a curfew for the island.
Alissa Eckert, MS, Dan Higgins, MAMS
Coronavirus Q&A: How Does COVID-19 Compare To The Flu?聽
The statewide COVID-19 case count rose to 37, and more politicians are calling on the governor to take stricter measures to prevent its spread.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat
As Public Clamors For Information, Senate Panel On COVID-19 Goes Dark
Olelo Community Media was scheduled to televise the special meeting at the Capitol Thursday. Now the chamber is reconsidering future broadcasts.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
DOH: First Community-Spread Cases of COVID-19 Reported On Oahu
The total number of coronavirus cases in Hawaii rose by 11, including the first child who has tested positive for the virus.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
MIT Researcher: Honolulu Airport Wasn’t A Virus ‘Super-Spreader’ This Time
The author of a study on Honolulu’s unique potential to spread contagion says we’re lucky the coronavirus moved west out of China, not east toward the islands.
Alissa Eckert, MS, Dan Higgins, MAMS
Coronavirus Q&A: Why Are Airlines Still Luring People With Low Fares?
Hawaii politicians are asking the governor to mandate home quarantine for air passengers. You’re wondering why airlines are cutting fares.