Vaccinating Hawaii

Shelter works to bolster vaccination rates among Oahu’s homeless

Project Vision, a non-profit that has been doing COVID-19 outreach since the pandemic began, comes to the Sumner Men’s Shelter weekly to vaccinate, test and educate guests.

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Queen’s to open clinics at Oahu high schools to vaccinate those 12 and up

Vaccine clinics will be open at McKinley High School, Leilehua High School and Waialua High and Intermediate School.

State epidemiologist says Hawaii is ‘close’ to reaching herd immunity

“It’s one of those frustrating questions when we’ll kind of know it when we get there, but I do believe we are getting close.”

Maui health officials recommend vaccine appointments for younger kids

Maui health officials are encouraging youngsters' families to pre-register for the coronavirus vaccine so they don't end up wasting doses.

School-based vaccine clinics step up outreach as younger kids start to roll up their sleeves

After a quick screening, a mix of students and parents arrived at the COVID vaccine clinic at Nanakuli High and Intermediate Wednesday.

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With children 12 and up now eligible for COVID vaccines, here’s what you need to know

As of right now, the only shot children age 12 and up can receive is the Pfizer COVID vaccine.

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With vaccine demand dropping, 2 Oahu distribution points to close

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Some Hawaii health care providers accepting vaccination appointments for kids 12 to 15

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Officials make final push for vaccinations at key clinic in Leeward Oahu ahead of closure

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Hawaii hopes to begin vaccinating kids as young as 12 next week

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With more COVID vaccine available, residents seeking a shot are able to shop around

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Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12

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Hawaii reports an additional COVID fatality; 83 new infections

There have been 1,123 cases in the last 14 days.

May 14 May 14

States, business sort out what new CDC mask guidance means

There is no easy way to determine who has been vaccinated and who hasn’t. The new CDC guidelines essentially leave it up to people to do the right thing.

May 14 May 14

Walmart drops mask requirement for vaccinated customers, employees

Walmart will no longer require customers or employees who are fully vaccinated to wear masks, unless required by local law.

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DOH investigating COVID clusters on Oahu, Maui tied performing arts

Officials said 25 cases were linked to an unnamed Oahu studio that offers dance and singing classes.

May 14 May 14

Study: Mixing COVID vaccines causes side effects

Mixing vaccines appears to make it more likely for a person to experience mild side effects.

May 14 May 14

Disney CEO says attendance caps at parks being raised

During an earnings call on Thursday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek hinted that there could be a change to the mandatory mask requirement at Disney parks in the near future.

May 14 May 14

Japan expands virus emergency ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Japan has been struggling to slow infections ahead of the games.

May 14 May 14

Governor keeps Hawaii’s mask mandate in place despite new CDC guidance for vaccinated people

Under the new guidance, vaccinated Americans need no longer wear a mask in most settings.

May 14 May 14

Delta CEO to future hires: No jab, no job

While the company will “strongly encourage” current employees to get vaccinated, new hires will be held to a higher standard.

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