Thank you for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We appreciate your readership. As we reflect on the past three years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Hawaii, it’s evident that while many have returned to living without restrictions, the state is still dealing with the consequences. Sadly, residents are still losing their lives to this …
Thank you for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We appreciate your continued support. Enjoy reading this exclusive story! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is determined to enhance its agility and responsiveness based on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky introduced the agency’s “Moving Forward” initiative, which focuses on …
Thank you so much for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We truly appreciate it. As a token of our gratitude, we’re offering you this free story! The Hawaii Department of Health recently received a significant financial boost for its efforts in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Thank you for your support of Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We appreciate your loyalty. Please enjoy this complimentary story! Hundreds of small businesses on Oahu have applied for a city program that aims to distribute $10 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. The program, called the Oahu Business Recovery grant program, was launched in partnership with the …
The Hawaii Department of Health released its latest update on COVID-19 cases, reporting 1,263 new infections over the past week. This brings the total number of cases in the state since the start of the pandemic to 382,833. Sadly, four more deaths were also reported, bringing the state’s death toll to 1,858. The state’s seven-day …
According to a study published in The Lancet, Hawaii emerged as an exceptional performer in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The state boasted the lowest death rate in the country at 147 per 100,000 individuals when considering age and underlying health conditions. In contrast, states like Arizona had four times higher death rates at 581 …
According to the latest data from the state Department of Health, all COVID-19 metrics, including case counts and hospitalizations, are once again trending upwards. The department issued a warning on Wednesday regarding the rising rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations. The number of patients has increased by 89.7% from Tuesday to Tuesday. Currently, there are 75 COVID-19 …
The Hawaii Department of Health has recently announced 685 new COVID-19 cases within the past week, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 388,104. Additionally, there have been four more deaths reported, increasing the state’s COVID death toll to 1,896. Currently, there are 55 COVID patients in Hawaii hospitals, …
The expiry of the U.S. public health emergency for COVID-19 was marked by Hawaii leaders as a significant milestone. Dr. Kenneth Fink, the state health director, emphasized that this transition from a pandemic to an endemic state means that while COVID-19 is still present, the worst is over. He urged people to remain vigilant and …
The Queen’s Health Systems has announced that it will be relaxing certain mask requirements that were initially put in place at its facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, starting today. Visitors will no longer be mandated to wear masks, unless necessary for the patient’s specific illness and related to a “transmission-based precaution”. However, individuals with …