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VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 21: 163 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 21: 163 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths

Of the 123 Oahu cases, 50 were from a cluster at the Waiawa Correctional Facility.

Hawaii Could Get COVID-19 Vaccine As Early As December Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hawaii Could Get COVID-19 Vaccine As Early As December

First responders and health care workers will get access to the vaccine first, followed by the elderly and people with chronic health conditions.

Only Lawmakers Can Fix Hawaii’s Mask Mandate. What Are They Waiting For? Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Only Lawmakers Can Fix Hawaii’s Mask Mandate. What Are They Waiting For?

With the nation entering a 鈥渄ark winter鈥 of the pandemic, it doesn鈥檛 make sense to hold off until the new year to change a state law.

Pre-Travel Test Results Delayed? Get Ready To Quarantine For 2 Weeks Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Pre-Travel Test Results Delayed? Get Ready To Quarantine For 2 Weeks

Gov. David Ige tightened restrictions as Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell cast doubt on the state’s surveillance program.

Major COVID-19 Outbreak Hits Pearl Harbor Warship Diana Quinlan/U.S. Navy/2012

Major COVID-19 Outbreak Hits Pearl Harbor Warship

Most of the sailors who tested positive were expected to leave isolation this weekend and return to duty.

Pacific Islanders Can鈥檛 Return Home During COVID-19 鈥 Even To Bury Their Loved Ones Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Pacific Islanders Can鈥檛 Return Home During COVID-19 鈥 Even To Bury Their Loved Ones

Indigenous burial traditions were already threatened by economic pressures and changing cultures. Then the pandemic struck.

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 18: 71 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 18: 71 New COVID-19 Cases and 1 Death

The health department is now reporting the latest COVID-19 cases at a 36-hour lag.

City Strives To Keep Transit Safe As More Bus Drivers Test Positive For COVID-19 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

City Strives To Keep Transit Safe As More Bus Drivers Test Positive For COVID-19

Most of the drivers’ positive tests were attributed to factors outside of work. Three drivers, however, have filed workers’ compensation claims.