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‘That Is Not Aloha’: Dr. Lorrin Pang Is Pushing Back Against His Critics Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

‘That Is Not Aloha’: Dr. Lorrin Pang Is Pushing Back Against His Critics

The Maui state health officer explains why he believes it’s important for doctors to explore all possible treatments for the rapidly spreading Covid-19.

No Vaccine? No Service In Honolulu Bars, Restaurants And Gyms Starting Next Month Stewart Yerton/Civil Beat /2021

No Vaccine? No Service In Honolulu Bars, Restaurants And Gyms Starting Next Month

On Sept. 13, Oahu will begin requiring proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for entry to a wide range of establishments in a bid to stop the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

From Masks To Vaccines: How Churches Have ‘Power’ Over Public Health Courtesy: Calvary Chapel South Maui

From Masks To Vaccines: How Churches Have ‘Power’ Over Public Health

Churches have been at the center of past Covid outbreaks in the state, but they aren’t subject to state restrictions aimed at preventing coronavirus spread.

Blangiardi Seeks To Avoid ‘Lockdown’ As Hawaii Logs Record Number Of Covid Cases Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Blangiardi Seeks To Avoid ‘Lockdown’ As Hawaii Logs Record Number Of Covid Cases

Honolulu mayor also says city is considering a “vaccine passport” program for restaurants.

Disabled People With Covid-19 Face A Tangled Web Of Obstacles Courtesy: Michele Mueller

Disabled People With Covid-19 Face A Tangled Web Of Obstacles

One family has struggled to get their Covid-positive loved one to dialysis.

Native Hawaiian Leaders Tout Vaccinations As A Way To ‘Protect Our Future’ Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

Native Hawaiian Leaders Tout Vaccinations As A Way To ‘Protect Our Future’

Native Hawaiians suffered relatively few Covid-19 cases early in the pandemic but began to see an uptick in July as the delta variant raged.

Maui State Health Director Faces Mounting Pressure Over Disputed Covid Treatments Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Maui State Health Director Faces Mounting Pressure Over Disputed Covid Treatments

State lawmakers called on Gov. David Ige and the Department of Health to fire Dr. Lorrin Pang after he was quoted recommending the use of controversial drugs.

Maui Senator: The County’s State Health Director Should Be Fired Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017

Maui Senator: The County’s State Health Director Should Be Fired

Dr. Lorrin Pang is being widely criticized for acknowledging that he has promoted controversial alternative drugs to treat Covid-19.

Predicting The Future Of Covid In Hawaii Is A Slippery Slope Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Predicting The Future Of Covid In Hawaii Is A Slippery Slope

A UH mathematician who’s been modeling the likely spread of the virus says don’t place much stock in predictions past the next two weeks.

Blangiardi Suspends All Large Gatherings On Oahu As Covid Hospitalizations Rise Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Blangiardi Suspends All Large Gatherings On Oahu As Covid Hospitalizations Rise

Events that exceed current restrictions of 25 people outdoors and 10 indoors will be canceled after a large surge in Covid-19 patients in recent weeks.