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47 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/23

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 47 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,270 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,070,170 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,785 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1.1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 49 There were a total of 694 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii flags at half-staff in memory of 500,000 who died from COVID-19

In today's Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Monday, February 22, 2021 in the Aloha State, Hawaii Governor Ige announced all flags to be flown at half-mast in memory of the half million who has passed due to the coronavirus. Governor’s Office: At the direction of US President Joe Biden, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the U.S. flag and the Hawai‘i state... Read More
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52 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/22

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 52 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,223 (up XX% from the previous day). To date, 1,069,386 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,748 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 44.9. There were a total of 683 cases reported in the past... Read More
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No more landing fees for Molokai and Lanai airports

Being two of the more remote and smaller islands located in the State of Hawaii, Molokai and Lanai face unique challenges when it comes to air passenger transportation. The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division is waiving landing fees for scheduled commercial passenger service to Molokai and Lanai in response to decreased service due to the economic impacts of the ongoing pandemic. The waiver of landing fees is for a... Read More
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Hawaii to open COVID-19 vaccinations for 70+

Hawai‘i State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char today announced that the state will soon open COVID-19 vaccinations to those 70 and older. Currently, kūpuna 75 and older are eligible to get vaccinated. “We’re still in Phase 1b, and we’re not ready to go into Phase 1c yet. But soon, we’d like to welcome those 70 and older to get vaccinated. We know we still have kūpuna and frontline essential workers waiting... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/19

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, February 19, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary is included each Wednesday (delayed this week). 50 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 50 new cases of coronavirus today. The department reports two (2)... Read More
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Weekend Contraflow changes on the west side of Oahu

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) will add weekend contraflow operations on Farrington Highway at Maipalaoa Bridge in Maili starting Friday at 8 p.m., Feb. 19. The Maipalaoa Contraflow is needed for driver and work zone safety during the current phase of construction on the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement. Beginning Feb. 19, the contraflow schedule will be: Weekdays (Monday – Friday) For the morning commute there are two lanes going eastbound and... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/18

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, February 18, 2021, in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary is included each Wednesday (not available as of distribution deadline today). Electronic Lab Reporting Undercount Today DOH reports 67 new cases of coronavirus today. There... Read More
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Thielen named Director for Honolulu Dept. of Parks and Recreation

Following confirmation from the Honolulu City Council today, Laura H. Thielen has officially begun her service as the Director for the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). “Laura possesses the passion, experience and a deep seeded motivation to take care of our public lands. Consequently, I am confident Laura will excel in her new leadership role.” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “Her skillset represents the necessary mix of pursuing what is right... Read More
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1 Death and 67 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/18

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 67 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 27,000 (up 0.2% from the previous day). To date, 1,049,298 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,534 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 0.9%. Currently, the average daily cases is 43.1. There were a total of 769 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/17

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary is included each Wednesday (not available as of distribution deadline today). Electronic Lab Reporting Undercount Today DOH reports 29 new cases of coronavirus today. There... Read More
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1 Death and 27 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 2/17

In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 27 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 29,935 (up 0.1% from the previous day). To date, 1,041,656 COVID-19 tests have been conducted with 26,458 resulting in a positive reading and marking today’s positivity rate at 1%. Currently, the average daily cases is 46.7. There were a total of 810 cases reported in the past... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 2/16

Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in the Aloha State. Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates The chart below will be included in the Daily News Digest, Monday-Friday. A weekly summary is included each Wednesday. Electronic Lab Reporting Temporarily Interrupted Resulted in Undercount DOH reports 17 new cases of coronavirus today. There were no additional deaths.... Read More
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ACLU of Hawaii names new Legal Director

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i (“ACLU of Hawai‘i”) is excited to announce Jongwook “Wookie” Kim as our new Legal Director. Wookie recently served as the ACLU of Hawaii’s staff attorney and transitions into this role while our local affiliate builds its capacity and reach in order to better protect and advance civil rights for all the people of Hawai‘i. Before joining the ACLU of Hawai‘i, Wookie was an associate... Read More
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Promising trends in Hawaii student health behaviors

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Department of Education, and University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, Curriculum Research & Development Group recently released high school data from the 2019 Hawai‘i Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) for the state and all four counties. The YRBS is a biennial survey that regularly monitors the health risk behaviors of public, non-charter school students statewide. Over 12,000 Hawai‘i students in grades 9 through 12 participated in... Read More