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1 Death and 100 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/31

Linda Hohnholz - editor
         In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 100 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,681 (up 0.3% from the previous day). To date, 1,268,077 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,545 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 99. There were a total of 1200 cases reported in the... Read More
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81,000 vaccines arriving in Hawaii this week

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is asking its District Health Offices on the neighbor islands to expand vaccine eligibility as needed to ensure all available vaccination slots are filled. Every island has its own unique characteristics including population, population density, healthcare resources and enthusiasm for COVID-19 vaccine. With more vaccine coming into Hawai‘i this week than any previous week, DOH Director Dr. Elizabeth Char believes the time is right to... Read More

Large COVID-19 cluster on Maui

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is issuing guidance to a Maui church and its congregation because of the imminent health threat posed by a large cluster of COVID-19 cases. King’s Cathedral in Kahului is encouraged to cancel all upcoming in-person events and conduct only virtual services until the cluster is contained. People who attended events hosted by King’s Cathedral and Chapels in the past 14 days are encouraged to get... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 71 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today. DOH reports 71 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease... Read More
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Honolulu spotlights Fair Housing Education Month

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaimed April 2021 as Fair Housing Education Month. Together with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission, the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi, the City and County of Honolulu and the three Neighbor Island counties will be conducting a Statewide Virtual Fair Housing Conference called “Fair Housing: More Than Just Words” via WebEx from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon every Thursday... Read More
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71 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 71 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,581 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,261,216 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,358 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.6%. Currently, the average daily cases is 94. There were a total of 1175 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Sexual & Gender Minority provider service directory now avaiable

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Workgroup has released the first edition of the Hawai’i SGM Services Directory, now available on the DOH SGM Resource Hub. The SGM Services Directory was created in response to community requests and is a part of the SGM Workgroup’s commitment to making health and other services more accessible for sexual and gender minorities. The directory includes local SGM providers and... Read More
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Over 15,000 tourists arrive on Sunday as COVID numbers climb

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii has been experiencing a series of triple-digit new COVID-19 cases over the past several days as the number of tourists continues to rise with Sunday seeing over 15,000 arriving for a vacation in the Aloha State. Here is the Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, March 29, 2021. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 103 New... Read More
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Hawaii airports to receive $46 million in coronavirus relief

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division has received authorization for $46.3 million in Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) for 12 state airports. CRRSA funds provide continued support for the operational costs of reducing health hazards at airports. The CRRSA concessions grant funds will be used to provide aid, such as economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees, to airport concessionaries and other service providers. Grant allocations... Read More
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Hawaii Good Friday holiday schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, to observe the Hawaii Good Friday holiday. The holiday schedule for the City and County of Honolulu operations is as follows: Emergency medical services, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner, and police services will be available.TheBus will operate on a state holiday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information, and rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience... Read More
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103 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 3/29

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 103 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,511 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,259,532 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,358 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.8%. Currently, the average daily cases is 90.4. There were a total of 1158 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Mayor allows 100 to gather at outdoor Hawaii weddings

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City and County of Honolulu has received notice from Governor David Y. Ige and the State of Hawai‘i that the request to modify Honolulu’s COVID-19 recovery framework to include “weddings” as a category has been approved and is effective immediately. Under the amended framework, weddings under the supervision of event planning professionals are now allowed in Tier 3, with a maximum of 100 people per event (including staff), at outdoor... Read More
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Another triple-digit day – 125 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases and another death: 3/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 125 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,194 (up 0.4% from the previous day). To date, 1,244,173 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 29,052 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.5%. Currently, the average daily cases is 80.6. There were a total of 1010 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii opens vaccines to people 60 and older

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announced the state will extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people age 60 and older beginning Monday, March 29. “We are closely monitoring current and projected vaccination numbers, appointment availability and most importantly the amount of vaccine allocated to the people of Hawai‘i,” said State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char.  “Our analysis of these indicators tells us it is time to expand vaccine eligibility to more people.”... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 3/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Weekly Cluster Summary Attached Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 122 New COVID-19 Cases and One Death Reported Today. DOH reports 122 new cases of coronavirus today. Three deaths were also reported. O‘ahu 1 female, 50-59 yrs, underlying conditions, died at home This report... Read More