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
First responders and health care workers will get access to the vaccine first, followed by the elderly and people with chronic health conditions.
VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 20: 95 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death
One Hawaii resident has died out of state.
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
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
Most of the sailors who tested positive were expected to leave isolation this weekend and return to duty.
VIRUS TRACKER — Nov. 19: 107 New COVID-19 Cases
No new fatalities were reported.
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
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
Most of the drivers’ positive tests were attributed to factors outside of work. Three drivers, however, have filed workers’ compensation claims.