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Although a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration is not expected to be widely available until early next year, state and county officials and private-sector partners have already prepared a preliminary plan to implement a COVID-19 vaccination program in the state. More than 150 stakeholders representing more than 90 organizations gathered late yesterday to kick off their vaccination work groups. The vaccination plan, which is... Read More

Oahu residents can now replace a state Hawaii ID card and renew certain driver licenses without an in-person visit if they meet certain requirements. The effort is meant to address the high demand for appointments after two periods of pandemic-caused closures of driver licensing centers and satellite city halls forced more than 78,000 cancellations. Residents can now request a replacement for a lost, stolen or damaged state identification card by mail,... Read More

The rate of Hawaii syphilis cases in women and newborns has been increasing annually over the past four years, according to the Department of Health.“While we know everyone’s current attention is focused on preventing the spread of COVID-19, we must also pay close attention to syphilis because of the potential health effects, especially for developing babies,” said Dr. Glenn Wasserman, chief of the Department of Health’s Communicable Disease and Public Health... Read More

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the Kapalama Container Terminal Phase 2 project has been awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure West which will complete the cornerstone project for the Hawaii Harbors Modernization Plan. The project is the largest capital improvement project in Hawaii harbors history. It will increase operational efficiency, provide better resiliency of critical maritime infrastructure, and significantly reduce traffic on surrounding roadways.  “This project is proceeding at a critical... Read More

The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to recognize National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31. DOH encourages healthcare providers and the public to learn more about the effects of lead exposure on children, the many possible sources of lead exposure, and the steps to reduce the risk of lead poisoning. “In Hawai’i, one of out of every 100 tested children has an elevated blood lead level,” said Derek... Read More