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7 Deaths and 865 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/3

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 865 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 65,890. Of those total cases, X3,613 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was11,257. Total deaths to date are 613. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and its... Read More
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New DOH Reports: Delta Variant sweeping the state

Linda Hohnholz - editor
Two new Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reports illustrate how the highly transmissible delta variant is sweeping across the state. “These reports reinforce what we know about the alarming increase in cases across Hawai‘i. Delta is different—it is twice as transmissible as other variants,” said Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe disease, hospitalization and death, including from the delta variant. It’s critical that... Read More
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4 Deaths and 1,068 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/2

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,068 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 65,025. Of those total cumulative cases, 3,578 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 11,225. Total deaths to date are 606. 63.4% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all... Read More
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Honolulu Labor Day holiday schedule

Linda Hohnholz - editor
City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, to observe the Labor Day 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 Sunday schedule. Visit thebus.org for route and schedule information as well as rider guidelines.Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience... Read More
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13 deaths and 455 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 9/1

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 455 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 63,957. Of those total cases, 3,576 required hospitalization. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 10,911. Total deaths to date are 602. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION Hawaii’s 10-day mandatory self-quarantine remains in place for all trans-Pacific passengers. Travelers entering the state from the US and... Read More
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720 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/30

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 720 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 62,949. Of those total cases, 3,446 required hospitalization. 62.6% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was10,946. Total deaths to date are 589. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an option... Read More
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5 Deaths and 938 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/28

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 938 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 60,551. Of those total cases, 3,370 required hospitalization. 62.6% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,937. Total deaths to date are 587. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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Kuhio Highway access increases since landslide

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Kauai motorists that starting Saturday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m., public access will expand for Kuhio Highway (Route 560) at mile marker 1 (“Hanalei Hill”). The updated schedule will be: Monday through Saturday Two lanes open (one in each direction) from 12 a.m. to 6:59 a.m.Single lane alternating traffic (guided by pilot vehicle) between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Two lanes open (one in each... Read More
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Shocking 9 Deaths and 1,035 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/27

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 1,035 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 59,613. Of those total cases, 3,359 required hospitalization. 62.3% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,790. Total deaths to date are 582. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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Honolulu airport Makua Concourse opens tomorrow

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) dedicated the Mauka Concourse at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) prior to the opening of the new facility on Friday, Aug. 27. The opening of the Mauka Concourse comes as Gov. David Ige called for residents and visitors to limit travel to essential business activity due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in the state. “As we continue to face the challenges... Read More
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831 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/26

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 831 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 58,578. Of those total cases, 3,288 required hospitalization. 62.3% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,952. Total deaths to date are 573. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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8 Deaths and 625 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/25

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 625 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 57,747. Of those total cases, 3,251 required hospitalization. 62.3% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,633. Total deaths to date are 573. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More
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Nearly 200 Honolulu events submit mitigation plans due to new rules on large groups

Linda Hohnholz - editor
The decision to curtail large events in Honolulu was made because COVID-19 case counts are up dramatically, as are hospitalizations and the need for acute care. Hawai’i’s healthcare workers especially are being pushed beyond their limits. The Queen’s Medical Center West O‘ahu declared a disaster over the weekend as a result of reaching capacity and health experts have advised that others may follow suit with the current trajectory. The City and... Read More
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Tourists still pouring in: Hawaii vacation rentals surging

Linda Hohnholz - editor
As tourists continue to pour into Hawaii at the rate of between 25,000 to 30,000 people per day, the demand for Hawaii vacation rentals continues to surge. Despite new COVID-19 cases also on the rise, registering on average of around 400 to 500 new cases every single day, tourists are coming to the islands with and without their masks and lining up at restaurants and eateries without socially distancing as the... Read More
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1 Death and 565 New Hawaii COVID-19 Cases: 8/24

Linda Hohnholz - editor
In the latest COVID-19 report from the Government of the Aloha State, there are 565 new cases bringing the total cases to date to 57,235. Of those total cases, 3,220 required hospitalization. 62.1% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. The total cases reported in the past 14 days was 9,520. Total deaths to date are 565. CURRENT TRAVEL INFORMATION To avoid mandatory quarantine, the Vaccination Exception Program is an... Read More