Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Proposal Would Exempt Vaccinated Hawaii Travelers From Quarantine
The proposed policy change would not immediately be useful to most travelers while the COVID-19 vaccine supply is limited.
Courtesy: Department of Health
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 22: 66 New COVID-19 Cases
No new fatalities were reported.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii To Get Millions To Help With Rent Relief, Vaccine Distribution And More
The bill includes millions for unemployment assistance, child care, education and other programs.
Courtesy: Department of Health
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Hawaii
Half of the 12,000 doses in the state’s first shipment from the drug company will be distributed to neighbor islands.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 21: 134 New COVID-19 Cases
Hawaii received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Safe Travels Fails To Lure Many Travelers From Japan To Hawaii
An average of 131,000 people came from Japan each month last year. In the first month of Safe Travels, 1,350 came.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 20: 204 New COVID-19 Cases
The state reported one death on Oahu.
Courtesy: The Queen's Health Systems/2020
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 19: 156 New COVID-19 Cases
More than 20,000 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Hawaii since the pandemic began.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Long-Term Care Homes Will Get First Shipments Of Moderna Vaccine
Eventually, Hawaii residents will be able to select which COVID-19 vaccine they want to receive. But in terms of safety and efficacy, the difference between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is almost nonexistent, experts say.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020
HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Dec. 18: 130 New COVID-19 Cases And 1 Death
Oahu’s weekly case rate continues to rise, so current restrictions on gatherings and businesses will remain in place.