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Hawaii Labs Face Shortage Of COVID-19 Testing Supplies Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Hawaii Labs Face Shortage Of COVID-19 Testing Supplies

A national supplier has reduced its shipments to Hawaii as it shifts focus to helping laboratories in states with more severe coronavirus outbreaks.

Hawaii Lawmakers Won’t Give Health Director Broad COVID-19 Screening Powers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Lawmakers Won’t Give Health Director Broad COVID-19 Screening Powers

A controversial bill that outlined a state health department screening response during public health emergencies has died at the state Capitol.

Spike In Covid-19 Cases Is A ‘Wake-Up Call’ For Residents Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Spike In Covid-19 Cases Is A ‘Wake-Up Call’ For Residents

State officials reported 41 new cases on Tuesday, the highest single-day increase since the start of the pandemic.

Does Hawaii Have A Grip On COVID-19? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Does Hawaii Have A Grip On COVID-19?

Health officials are expressing concern over a recent spike in cases, but say Hawaii has the capacity it needs to scale back the travel quarantine.

School Nurses Turn To Telehealth To Reach Students

School Nurses Turn To Telehealth To Reach Students

The Hawaii Keiki program to expand school-based health options for students started a health hotline after schools closed because of the pandemic.

Another Resident Of Hawaii’s Largest Nursing Facility Contracts COVID-19 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Another Resident Of Hawaii’s Largest Nursing Facility Contracts COVID-19

A dozen residents of Hale Nani have been infected so far, along with six staff members.

Lots Of Questions Surround Hawaii’s Pre-Travel Testing Program Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Lots Of Questions Surround Hawaii’s Pre-Travel Testing Program

The proposal requires travelers get a COVID-19 test before departure to Hawaii to bypass quarantine, creating concerns about who would provide the testing.

Hawaii Sues E-Cig Giants Juul and Altria Flickr: Vaping360

Hawaii Sues E-Cig Giants Juul and Altria

The complaint alleges that JUUL, Altria, and their leaders engaged in unfair and deceptive practices.

COVID-19 Cases Among Pacific Islanders Surge In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

COVID-19 Cases Among Pacific Islanders Surge In Hawaii

State health officials say Pacific Islanders are likely more at risk for the disease because they have high poverty rates and often live in overcrowded conditions.