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The state long-term care ombudsman says it will be difficult — and even harmful to their health — for residents to relocate.

State officials hope to broaden the exemption to include travelers from the mainland as early as this summer but have not set a date.

Officials on Maui, meanwhile, are monitoring nearly two dozen infection clusters.

Even as benefits programs expand and school meal programs shift, food insecurity is expected to continue to grow in the islands.

±«±Ê¶Ù´¡°Õ·¡:ÌýDr. Libby Char, the director of the Department of Health, said Hawaii remains on track to open vaccine eligibility to all residents by April 19.

Advanced practice registered nurses now have the green light to assist patients with abortions during the first trimester.

Soon, travelers may be able to upload vaccination documents to Hawaii’s online travel health form to skip the mandatory quarantine.

Despite the setback, state health officials say appointments are still widely available at retail pharmacies.

Honolulu continues to widen COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.

Hospitals made do with existing space and invested in some new equipment, but the pandemic exposed a heavy reliance on out-of-state traveling nurses.