Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
The Queen’s Medical Center Confirms COVID-19 Cluster Among Staff And Patients
A new cluster of 39 cases developed within two weeks.
Diagnostic Laboratory Services
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Jan. 7: 322 New COVID-19 Cases
The last time Hawaii reported this many cases in one day was in September.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Jan. 6: 143 New COVID-19 Cases And 10 Deaths
Maui continues to see an uptick in new infections.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
The Continuing Clout Of Hawaii’s Public Worker Unions
Pushing back against Gov. David Ige’s threatened furloughs, government worker unions showed they still have ample political influence despite a 2018 Supreme Court decision some said would weaken the organizations.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
State Details List Of Who’s Next In Line For COVID-19 Vaccine
The state wants to set up larger vaccine distribution sites to better serve the public.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Jan. 5: 124 New COVID-19 Cases
No fatalities were reported.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Will Hawaii Legislature Reverse Ige’s Suspension Of The Public Records Law?
The governor’s order has been in effect since March, but it’s unclear if lawmakers will do anything about it next session despite their opposition to it.
Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
State Sent Out Hundreds Of Ineffective Masks In Pandemic Chaos
The masks with valves were removed from the inventory of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency but somehow got back in.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Jan. 4: 89 New COVID-19 Cases
No new fatalities were recorded.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 30: 108 New COVID-19 Cases
For the seventh consecutive day there were no new deaths reported by the health department.