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DOH Sexual and Gender Minority Workgroup seeking contributions

Linda Hohnholz - editor
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the network of care, the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s (DOH) Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Workgroup is seeking local SGM medical providers and businesses to include in a new Hawai’i SGM Services Directory, scheduled for release in early 2021. Providers and businesses may add their information to the directory via a short online form, which takes about 10 minutes to complete. The SGM Services... Read More
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TheBus operator tests positive for COVID-19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A TheBus operator has tested positive for coronavirus, Oʻahu Transit Services, Inc. (OTS), operator of TheBus confirmed today. On Thursday, 11/19/2020, the operator confirmed that had tested positive for COVID-19. The operator had been on travel-related leave, and returned to work on 11/18/2020, which was also their last day at work. While on duty, operator was informed of a close contact testing positive. HR was notified and the operator was immediately... Read More
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Oʻahu arts and culture businesses urged to apply for grants

Linda Hohnholz - editor
www.oneoahu.com/culture-arts   The fund awards one-time grants of up to $50,000, depending on the organization, for costs resulting from the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures. Home-based business in the culture and arts industry can qualify for a grant. The portal will close to new applications after November 23, 2020. Final paperwork will not be accepted for new and existing applicants after November 30, 2020. Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/20

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Friday, November 20, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  One (1) Death and 95 New Cases Reported Today DOH has added one new death to its count, involving a male between the ages of 60-69 years old with underlying medical conditions. He had been incarcerated out of state and died at a hospital. The death... Read More
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1 Death and 95 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 95 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,936. One death was reported today. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1512 Kauai - 87 Lanai - 106 Maui - 468 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 4576 Of those total cases, 170 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1234 required hospitalization.... Read More
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TheBus and TheHandi-Van to Test New Purification Systems

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The City & County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) announced today that they are testing two eco-friendly air and surface purification systems in a few in-service vehicles. TheBus and TheHandi-Van will be testing the NFI.Parts Air and Surface Purification System as well as the United Safety Active Air Purification with RGF Photohydroionization® PHI Technology.  Both systems intake air from within the vehicle, pull the air through a germicidal UV... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/19

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Thursday, November 19, 2020 in the Aloha State. Governor’s Office: New Policy for Pre-Travel Testing Begins Next Tuesday Starting on Nov. 24, travelers wanting to bypass Hawai‘i‘s 14-day mandatory quarantine must have COVID-19 test results, from a trusted travel partner, prior to departure to the islands. Gov. Ige made the announcement this afternoon at a news conference.... Read More
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107 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 cases report from the Government of the Aloha State, 107 new Hawaii COVID-19 cases were reported bringing the total to 16,841. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1499 Kauai - 86 Lanai - 106 Maui - 463 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,506 Of those total cases, 164 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1228 required hospitalization. There were a total of... Read More
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Souza Dairy Park: Making History

Linda Hohnholz - editor
A blessing and new signage will help convey the history of a Windward park to future generations, as Kaluapuhi Neighborhood Park was renamed to Souza Dairy Park today. From 1943 to 1972, this 5.79-acre parcel was the site of the Souza Brothers Dairy, a local, family-owned business which housed up to 300 milk cows producing nearly 1,500 gallons of milk per day. In May 1973, the family sold the land to... Read More
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Hawaii Daily COVID-19 Update: 11/18

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Hawaii Daily COVID-19 update of coronavirus reports and statistics from government departments as of Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the Aloha State. Department of Health:  71 New COVID-19 Cases Reported One new COVID-19 death was reported from Hawai‘i island. This was a man in the 20-29-year-old category, and he had underlying conditions and had been in the hospital. This report includes cases reported up until Monday night at 11:59. Full data... Read More
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Emergency Detour for Hilo-bound Traffic

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises the public that Hilo bound traffic on Hawaii Belt Road (Route 19) will be detoured through County’s Hau and Wainaku Streets due to emergency repairs to girders on Wailuku (Singing) Bridge. Signage has been placed to direct drivers to the detour route. Wailuku River Bridge will have a traffic control shift which will allow only Honokaa bound traffic on the bridge. The need for... Read More
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1 Death and 71 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases

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 16,734. The newly-reported cases break down by island as: Hawaii Island - 1487 Kauai - 82 Lanai - 106 Maui - 454 Molokai - 17 Oahu - 14,431 Of those total cases, 157 were residents diagnosed out of state, 1221 required hospitalization. There were a total of... Read More
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Hawai‘i Nursing Homes to Receive Visitation Equipment for In-person Visits

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is making Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds available to Medicare-certified skilled Hawaii nursing homes and facilities to acquire visitation equipment for in-person visits from relatives and friends. A total of $135,000 is available. Skilled nursing facilities may apply for grants up to $3,000 for equipment that includes clear barriers for indoor visits and tents for outdoor visits.“It has been an especially difficult... Read More
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Honolulu Celebrates Milestones in Addressing Homelessness

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Today, the Department of Community Services and the Mayor’s Office of Housing celebrated the construction completion of the Pūnāwai facility and its key successes to providing care, compassion, and recovery to persons experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu.  Pūnāwai is a four-story building in the heart of ʻIwilei designed to address the comprehensive needs of Honolulu’s homeless community, and it offers a diverse range of support. Named after the healing waters that run... Read More
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Hawaii Tourism Accepting Hotels Health and Safety Plans

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is accepting COVID-19 hotels Health and Safety Plans from hotel operators in Hawaii as required by Gov. David Ige’s Fifteenth Proclamation Related to the COVID-19 Emergency, which he signed yesterday. According to the proclamation, the plan “shall identify the measures the operator has enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and what guests, customers, invitees, employees, contractors, vendors and other persons who enter the property’s premises... Read More