A shortage of testing supplies at private labs is forcing the state department of health to shift gears and be more strategic in its testing plan, health officials said.
Construction was halted for a week and diagnostic testing is ongoing.
New cases reported daily by the state health department continue to be more prevalent on Oahu.
A national supplier has reduced its shipments to Hawaii as it shifts focus to helping laboratories in states with more severe coronavirus outbreaks.
A controversial bill that outlined a state health department screening response during public health emergencies has died at the state Capitol.
State officials reported 41 new cases on Tuesday, the highest single-day increase since the start of the pandemic.
Health officials are expressing concern over a recent spike in cases, but say Hawaii has the capacity it needs to scale back the travel quarantine.
The Hawaii Keiki program to expand school-based health options for students started a health hotline after schools closed because of the pandemic.
A dozen residents of Hale Nani have been infected so far, along with six staff members.
A national supplier has reduced its shipments to Hawaii as it shifts focus to helping laboratories in states with more severe coronavirus outbreaks.
A controversial bill that outlined a state health department screening response during public health emergencies has died at the state Capitol.
State officials reported 41 new cases on Tuesday, the highest single-day increase since the start of the pandemic.
Health officials are expressing concern over a recent spike in cases, but say Hawaii has the capacity it needs to scale back the travel quarantine.
The Hawaii Keiki program to expand school-based health options for students started a health hotline after schools closed because of the pandemic.
A dozen residents of Hale Nani have been infected so far, along with six staff members.
The proposal requires travelers get a COVID-19 test before departure to Hawaii to bypass quarantine, creating concerns about who would provide the testing.
The complaint alleges that JUUL, Altria, and their leaders engaged in unfair and deceptive practices.
State health officials say Pacific Islanders are likely more at risk for the disease because they have high poverty rates and often live in overcrowded conditions.
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