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The move to Tier 4 included significant changes such as allowing social gatherings of up to 25 people outdoors.

“We are seeing a surge in North American travelers, but that’s going to burst and we’ll get back to normal travel patterns."

"At this point, vaccinations are key to easing restrictions, and hopefully ending the tier system altogether."

Officials reported that there are 119 active cases among incarcerated individuals at HCCC.

The California strain has been the most prevalent, with more than 675 cases identified.

Meanwhile, there were 78 new cases statewide.

Currently, 54% of the state’s more than 1.4 million-plus residents are fully vaccinated.

Crowded neighborhoods, highways and beaches have renewed calls for changes in the tourism industry.

With summer ― and summer festivities ― in full swing, the state Health Department is highlighting the risk of big gatherings.

The new cases brings the total number of infections in Hawaii since the pandemic began to 36,793.

Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of its vaccine for children 12-17.

Johnson & Johnson says the expiration date for its COVID-19 vaccine has been extended an extra six weeks after a safety review.

Businesses are reopening rapidly as the rollout of vaccines allows Americans to feel more comfortable returning to restaurants, bars and shops.

Some vendors say they've had to turn people away because demand is so high.

In addition to pharmacies, vaccination clinics and community centers, you can now find shots at more unexpected places ― from farmers markets to Wet ‘n’ Wild.

“Personally, I feel like the incentive is going against our effort in educating people to understand what really matters. And what matters is their life."

Currently, the vaccine can be stored up to three months at refrigerator temperatures.

Over the last week, more than 35,000 people have flown into the state daily ― figures that are near or at pre-pandemic levels.

The new cases bring the total number of infections in Hawaii since the pandemic began to 36,731.

The Delta variant appears to be more contagious and may cause severe disease compared to other strains.

If you’ve noticed your grocery store bill going up recently, you’re not alone.

The death rates — posted online this week by federal health authorities — add to the growing body of evidence that the number of lives lost directly or indirectly to the coronavirus in the U.S. is far greater than the officially reported COVID-19 death toll of nearly 600,000 in 2020-21.

Hawaii residents still have time to sign up for the state’s vaccine incentive program.

Here's a look at what is known about the U.S. investigation of the virus.

Carnival confirmed it’s planning to set sail in less than four weeks.

Hawaii’s Public Safety Department came up with a COVID mitigation plan in March, but even after several outbreaks including the current spread in Hilo, attorney say the state failed to carry out that plan.

Young adults under 35 were least likely to get vaccinated at 55%. Among seniors, the vaccination rate was 92%.

For months, President Joe Biden has laid out goal after goal for taming the coronavirus pandemic and then exceeded his own benchmarks.

The new cases bring the total number of infections in Hawaii since the pandemic began to 36,685.

“We need to make progress and we need to have the work to manage the tourism numbers that we’re going to be dealing with."