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Oahu and Maui County join Kauai in the ‘red’ with high COVID transmission levels
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 4:03 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
For counties in the red zone, the CDC recommends mask wearing for residents indoors.
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As COVID cases soar, Blangiardi says bringing back mask mandate ‘a possibility’
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 6:04 PM HST
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By
Mahealani Richardson
Health officials believe the case count is five times higher than the reported number because results from home tests aren’t reported.
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Hawaii’s COVID surge continues, with more than 7,000 cases in the past week
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:54 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
There were also 12 additional deaths.
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Kauai in CDC’s red zone for COVID transmission, but no new rules planned
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 3:46 PM HST
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By
Samie Solina
The CDC is advising Kauai residents to wear masks in indoor public spaces.
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Japan to allow some foreign tourists in as part of experiment
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 5:48 AM HST
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By
The Associated Press
Japan’s government announced it will begin allowing small package tours from four countries later this month before gradually opening up to foreign tourism.
News
As COVID cases soar in Hawaii, mask rules return at some events
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 5:37 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
Amid rising COVID cases in Hawaii, officials are taking extra precautions.
Health
Even as COVID cases rise, large events like graduations, concerts move forward
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 5:48 AM HST
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By
Ben Gutierrez
Health experts say inadequate vaccinations, large gatherings and increased visitor numbers are adding to the case count.
News
Experts urge vigilance as Hawaii appears on track for another COVID surge
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 5:50 PM HST
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By
Samie Solina
Experts say now is the time to take precautions as the state heads into graduation season.
News
Hawaii reports nearly 5,800 COVID cases in a week; 6 additional deaths
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 4:28 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
Over the last 14 days, the state reported 9,188 COVID infections.
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Report: Nearly half of Hawaii’s employees worked from home as of August 2021
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 8:48 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The report is based on the results of two different surveys conducted by DBEDT.
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Mother’s Day celebrations bring joy to families, much needed boost for businesses
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 5:44 AM HST
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By
Jolanie Martinez
Some families opted to eat out, providing a boost for restaurants.
Health
Health Department identifies 2 proms as the source of COVID, flu clusters
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 9:14 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
DOH said both events were for schools on Oahu.
Health
Hawaii hospital group now calling recent COVID increase a ‘surge’
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 10:28 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
Less than a month ago, there were no cases in the ICU. Now, there are five.
News
Inmate visitations canceled at Hawaii Island jail amid spike in COVID cases
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 2:19 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
Several housing units have been placed on quarantine and isolation status.
News
With trip, governor hopes to woo Japanese travelers back
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 10:21 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
“I think we all recognize that Japanese visitors are the ones that we want."
News
Hawaii reports more than 4,000 new COVID cases, 10 deaths over past week
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 12:21 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The latest number brings the statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 252,654.
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State plans to destroy thousands of expired COVID tests that cost more than $22M
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 5:51 PM HST
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By
Rick Daysog
The DOH will now pay a contractor more than $63,000 to destroy the tests.
News
Maui church seeks donations as Tonga still grapples with eruption devastation, COVID
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:02 AM HST
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By
Chelsea Davis
It's been more than three months since a massive eruption and tsunami devastated Tonga.
Health
Governor: Pandemic isn’t over, but state’s emergency response to COVID is
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:17 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
“As part of the transition, COVID will be handled more like other diseases, something that healthcare providers diagnose and treat.”
Health
Experts: Daily COVID case count in Hawaii likely 7 times official figure
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 12:28 PM HST
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By
Samie Solina
COVID infections are on the rise in Hawaii, but home testing means it’s hard to get a true picture of the daily case count.
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Hawaii sees 3,370 new coronavirus infections, 11 additional deaths in past week
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 9:01 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The latest number brings the statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 248,405.
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Lei shops, parents frustrated as some schools place restrictions at graduation
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 7:32 PM HST
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By
Chelsea Davis
Some say it’s putting a burden on those who rely on selling lei for a living.
News
Antiviral pills to fight severe COVID available to high-risk patients in Hawaii
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:41 AM HST
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By
The Associated Press
Two brands of antiviral pills are available at pharmacies and health centers in the state with a doctor’s prescription.
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Hawaii residents have mixed feelings on masks for travel as White House tries to reinstate mandate
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 9:20 AM HST
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By
Casey Lund
The appeal was requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Despite uptick in COVID cases, some parents say it’s time to move beyond masks in classrooms
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 4:51 AM HST
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By
Chelsea Davis
Some parents say they want the DOE to remove its mask mandate for public school classrooms.
News
Schools reverse ban on lei giving at graduation
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 7:43 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The school was under fire for banning lei, saying the decision was based on COVID restrictions.
News
Hawaii reports 17 new COVID fatalities in past week
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 11:28 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The additional fatalities raise the state’s COVID death toll to 1,407.
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DOH to end free COVID testing, but some experts say it’s not the time to scale back
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 11:20 PM HST
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By
Jolanie Martinez
The Health Department said it has run out of federal funding to host sites.
News
Some celebrate end to transit mask mandate while others worry about risks of a maskless ride
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 5:26 PM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
Hawaii experts say they’re not too concerned about the change.
Health
City expands free COVID testing for Oahu residents amid continued demand
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 3:22 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
This comes as the state Department of Health will end free testing through Aloha Clear on Wednesday.
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Mask mandate for public school classrooms to remain in place through academic year
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 4:54 AM HST
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By
Jolanie Martinez
Some major events are still requiring masks, but students now have a date when they’ll likely be able to take them off.
News
Amid growing need, extra food stamp benefits extended to end of May
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 10:21 AM HST
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By
Chelsea Davis
According to the Department of Human Services, nearly 200,000 people in Hawaii rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
News
State Lab: Omicron variant known as ‘XE’ detected in Hawaii
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:32 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The COVID variant was first found in the United Kingdom.
Health
Majority of Hawaii’s COVID cases are highly contagious ‘stealth’ Omicron
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 6:54 AM HST
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By
Chelsea Davis
According to health officials, stealth Omicron is 30% more transmissible.
News
State releases weekly data for new COVID infections, deaths
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 11:27 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The latest number brings statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 243,299.
News
Blangiardi tests positive for COVID, is experiencing mild symptoms
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 11:20 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The city said the mayor is isolating at home.
Health
There are no COVID patients in Hawaii ICUs, but hospitals are still bursting at the seams
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 7:42 AM HST
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By
Allyson Blair
“It’s still not a safe situation."
News
Inter-island cruises return with added safeguards to prevent COVID outbreaks
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 1:24 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
Regulations are in place as the cruise industry makes a return.
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Hawaii reports 1,194 new COVID infections, 3 additional deaths over past week
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 9:22 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The latest number brings statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 240,778.
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State clears top Maui health official who faced widespread backlash over his COVID statements
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 11:09 AM HST
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By
Chelsea Davis
Pang said he faced criticism from top state officials and was ordered to defend his medical license.
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Hawaii visitor arrivals near a record pace, even as hotel prices and airfares rise
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 8:10 AM HST
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By
Ben Gutierrez
Waikiki is looking more and more like it did in 2019.
Education
Remote learning derailed some college students’ plans, but not everyone struggled
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 5:03 PM HST
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By
Tori DeJournett
“My learning style was not fit for this time of learning, especially when I was practically teaching the course to myself."
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Hawaii residents 50 and older now eligible to get second COVID booster shot
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 2:45 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The state Department of Health is adopting guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding second COVID-19 booster shots.
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Hawaii sees 1,187 new COVID cases, 6 deaths in past week
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 2:40 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The latest number brings statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 240,778.
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Some experts worry mask wearing may be causing language development problems in kids
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 12:16 AM HST
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By
Jolanie Martinez
The experts say early intervention is key.
News
Despite new CDC guidance, masks still required in Hawaii’s public schools
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 11:26 AM HST
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By
Jolanie Martinez
Some students, parents feel masking should be optional in Hawaii schools.
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Free COVID test kits still available for Kauai residents
Updated: Mar. 27, 2022 at 1:51 PM HST
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By
HNN Staff
The county will be holding distribution points between March 28 and April 4.
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Hawaii becomes last state to lift mask mandate, but some opt to keep wearing them
Updated: Mar. 26, 2022 at 6:40 PM HST
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By
Jolanie Martinez
While businesses can decide to put mask rules in place, the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii says most are leaving the decision up to customers.
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Gowns and tuxedos. Corsages and boutonnieres. It must be prom season
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 10:58 PM HST
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By
Jolanie Martinez
“It makes up for a lot of heartache for the last two years."
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As restrictions drop away, experts are optimistic about a tourism rebound
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 12:50 PM HST
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By
Samie Solina
The state's Safe Travels program will end at 11:59 p.m. Friday along with Hawaii's indoor mask mandate.
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