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Hawaii Covid Cases Surge As Omicron And Delta Spread
More cases are occurring amongst those who have had two vaccine shots, officials said.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Officials Urge Vaccines And Boosters Amid Rising Covid Cases
Cases are particularly high in Waimanalo and Waikiki on Oahu.
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Why So Many Hawaii Families Are Opting Out Of The Public School System
Private school enrollment rose to 33,540 as of Oct. 1, compared with 31,987 in 2020-21, according to the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools.
Courtesy: Keala Foundation/2020
Anxiety And Depression: Youth Mental Health Got Worse During The Pandemic
In Hawaii, mental health providers say they’re only beginning to see the repercussions of forced social isolation and distance learning on young people.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii’s Omicron Covid-19 Case Count Climbs To 12
Most of the patients were vaccinated, and most had no known connection to others who were infected.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Confirms Two More Cases Of Omicron Coronavirus Variant
Officials are investigating eight other suspected cases and urged residents who may be connected to “points of exposure” to get tested.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
First Omicron Covid Variant Case Is Detected In Hawaii
The patient was not vaccinated and had no history of out-of-state travel, indicating it’s a case of community transmission.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaii Vaccination Rate Falls As State Corrects Data
The state’s immunization registry has been down since early 2019. The new registry comes as a new variant is on the horizon.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Honolulu Mayor Lifts More Pandemic Restrictions On Large Events
UPDATED: The announcement is a major step forward for weddings, conferences and other large events as well as restaurants and bars.
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Ige Says He’ll Announce Looser Covid Restrictions Before Thanksgiving
Indoor mask mandates and the Safe Travels program are expected to stay in place.