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No New Covid Mandates Expected For Hawaii
While Gov. Ige is concerned about rising hospital cases, those numbers are still far below peaks seen last summer.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic Caused An Uptick In Eating Disorders
Meanwhile, Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have mandated insurance coverage for mental health screenings.
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Pandemic-Weary Americans Plan For Summer Despite Covid Surge
Case counts are as high as they鈥檝e been since mid-February and those figures are likely a major undercount because of unreported positive home test results and asymptomatic infections.
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University Of Hawaii Reinstates Indoor Mask Policy
The decision was based on recommendations from health experts amid a spike in Covid-19 cases statewide, the university said.
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Denby Fawcett: Don’t Keep Us In The Dark About The Current Covid Surge
The state’s decision to post numbers only weekly prevents us from knowing how to protect ourselves.
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Honolulu Mayor Says A New Mask Mandate Is A ‘Possibility’
Hawaii officials are worried about a rise in Covid-19 cases but say policy decisions will depend on hospitalizations.
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Just How Accurate Are Rapid Antigen Tests?
Two testing experts explain the latest data.
Masks Recommended Indoors On Kauai Due To ‘High’ Covid Risk, CDC Says
Kauai has the highest Covid-19 positivity rate in the state.
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Hawaii Extends Mask Mandate For Kids In Summer School
State officials expressed concern as Covid-19 case counts rose for the seventh week in a row.
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Report: Pacific Islanders Face Increased Risk Of TB Infection
The CDC said the problem was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, which made eradication efforts even harder.