Mahalo for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser! We appreciate you. And now, here’s an exciting story for you: The initial rollout of the updated COVID-19 vaccines has hit a few bumps in the road with health insurers and providers, but efforts are underway to resolve the issues. Last week, Americans, including Hawaii residents, faced …
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii is excited to announce that updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will be available to our members at most clinics throughout the state, starting Wednesday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highly recommends this vaccine for all Americans ages 6 months and older, as it provides protection against the potentially severe outcomes …
Thank you for supporting the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this engaging story! The Hawaii Department of Health is urging all eligible residents to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccines before the fall and winter seasons. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been recently updated and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These vaccines specifically address …
The Hawaii Department of Health is urging residents to prioritize their health by getting vaccinated with the updated COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines have been specifically designed to combat the prevalent XBB lineages of the omicron variant, which are responsible for the majority of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii. Recently authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug …
Thank you for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We are pleased to provide you with this free story! Exciting news for Hawaii! The new COVID-19 vaccines specifically designed for the latest omicron variants will be available in the state next week. CVS Pharmacy, the operator of Longs Drugs in Hawaii, has announced that they …
A pulmonologist at The Queen’s University Medical Group is conducting a groundbreaking study in Hawaii, investigating the factors that contribute to long COVID-19. Dr. Gehan P. Devendra, a specialist in pulmonary critical care medicine, aims to recruit around 200 participants over a three-year period. The study focuses on understanding the biology of long COVID and …
State health officials are issuing a strong reminder to the public to remain vigilant in the face of rising COVID-19 numbers, particularly as hospitalizations continue to surge. According to the Hawaii Department of Health, there has been a seven-day average of 128 new cases, with the statewide average positivity rate increasing from 12.0% to 15.5% …
Thank you for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We appreciate you! Here’s a fascinating story for you to enjoy: Recent data from the Hawaii Department of Health suggests that COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise again, potentially indicating a late-summer wave. As of Wednesday, the seven-day daily average for new cases in …
Thank you for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We appreciate your readership. The impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt both locally in Hawaii and globally. Whether it’s affecting the health of individuals or the state of the economy, the effects are evident. According to Tim Brown, an infectious disease expert from the East-West …
Thank you for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We appreciate your readership and would like to offer you this free story as a token of our gratitude. Question: Does HMSA continue to provide reimbursement for the purchase of COVID-19 home test kits? If so, what is the process for reimbursement? Answer: The Hawaii Medical …