Hawaii Pacific Health has announced that as of today, the wearing of masks will be optional at all its medical facilities and clinics except for designated high-risk patient care areas. Requiring masks was implemented at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic but, according to HPH, will no longer be mandatory for staff, visitors, or patients …
According to Dr. Scott Miscovich, the recent outbreak at a nursing home in Hilo is a stark reminder that the threat of COVID-19 is still very much present. With the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 ending on May 11, there has been a decline in vaccinations, masking, and funding for testing. However, patients with …
Pharmacists are urgently petitioning the government to authorize the use of ivermectin, a controversial anti-parasitic drug commonly referred to as “horse de-wormer,” to treat scabies infections amid reports of surging cases and shortages of existing treatments. Scabies, a highly-contagious and intensely-itchy skin disorder, has become a serious concern over the past year, especially among the …
Mark Wright was moved to tears during his new BBC show, A Wright Family Holiday, as his father, Mark Senior, emotionally recounted the passing of his brother Eddie to Covid-19. Eddie, who was the father of reality TV star Elliott Wright, tragically lost his life at 66 years old after an eight-week battle with the …
The highly-anticipated season seven premiere of the popular Starz series, Outlander, was celebrated with a red carpet event at the BMCC Theater during the 2023 Tribeca Festival in New York City. Leading ladies Sophie Skelton and Caitriona Balfe stole the show with their elegant attire, posing for adoring photographers ahead of the screening of the …
The Rental and Utility Relief Program of the City and County of Honolulu will resume accepting new applications next week, offering rent and utility assistance for up to six months for eligible renters. Starting at 2:00 p.m. next Tuesday, 2,000 new applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis at revitalizeoahu.org/renthelp. In a press …
‘She-cession is over!’ Record Number of Women Aged 25-54 Back in the Workforce After the Pandemic Currently, more women are in the U.S. workforce than ever ‘She-cession’ trend is being reversed after women left their jobs during the pandemic In April, women’s workforce participation rate hit a record high of 77.5% By Germania Rodriguez Poleo …