Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
University Of Hawaii Reinstates Indoor Mask Policy
The decision was based on recommendations from health experts amid a spike in Covid-19 cases statewide, the university said.
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Denby Fawcett: Don’t Keep Us In The Dark About The Current Covid Surge
The state’s decision to post numbers only weekly prevents us from knowing how to protect ourselves.
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Honolulu Mayor Says A New Mask Mandate Is A ‘Possibility’
Hawaii officials are worried about a rise in Covid-19 cases but say policy decisions will depend on hospitalizations.
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Just How Accurate Are Rapid Antigen Tests?
Two testing experts explain the latest data.
Masks Recommended Indoors On Kauai Due To ‘High’ Covid Risk, CDC Says
Kauai has the highest Covid-19 positivity rate in the state.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Extends Mask Mandate For Kids In Summer School
State officials expressed concern as Covid-19 case counts rose for the seventh week in a row.
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Report: Pacific Islanders Face Increased Risk Of TB Infection
The CDC said the problem was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, which made eradication efforts even harder.
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Officials Urge Caution After Covid Cases Are Linked To Proms
The Hawaii Department of Health confirmed several Covid and flu cases after high school proms on Oahu.
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Catherine Toth Fox: Put On Some Real Clothes And Go Back To The Office
Many of us have learned to attend meetings half-dressed and unload on the dog about difficult co-workers, but we’re missing something important.
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Hawaii Plans To Destroy Expired Covid Tests That Cost $22.5M
The state said the kits were bought for nursing homes and prisons in 2020 but were put in storage after the feds provided an easier-to-use version.