The state Department of Health said many, if not most, employees in hotels are considered essential under Phase 1C of the state’s vaccination plan. That phase has not been implemented.
Fewer people are signing up to become foster parents amid the pandemic and the lack of in-person education has created a new type of isolation for foster youth.
According to the CDC guidelines, most — if not all — of the state would fall in low or moderate transmission categories and so should allow full, in-person instruction.
Organizations with frontline essential workers are urged to fill out a form on the state’s website to begin the process. Employers will be asked to identify those most at risk.
State health officials said vaccines clinics are struggling with short supply, but there are a number of opportunities for folks in the Phase 1B category to make appointments across the islands.
Through a public-private partnership, a beach maintenance project using hydraulic dredging and pumping will move 20,000 cubic yards of sand offshore onto Waikiki Beach.
DOH said many vaccine clinics are creating waitlists and even though the supply of vaccines is not keeping up with demand, the department said Kupuna should still register.