HONOLULU – May is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month. In light of the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) and the Children’s Mental Health Awareness Planning Group are hosting a series of virtual events to encourage parents and families to talk about mental health with their children and ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health is advising consumers to dispose of or return selected 15 ounce cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, 15 ounce cans of O Organic Brand Black Beans and 15 ounce cans of O Organic Brand Chili Beans voluntarily recalled by Faribault Foods, Inc. and shipped and sold in Hawai‘i ...
Read More Recalled 15 oz. cans of S&W Organic Black Beans, O Organic Brand Black Beans, and O Organic Brand Chili Beans associated with potential contamination
HONOLULU – Hawai‘i state law requires all students receive a physical exam and age-appropriate immunizations before starting seventh grade. Parents of children who have not received a well-child visit and vaccinations within the past year are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. Before the first day of ...
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Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 70 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 70 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 26, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 94 New COVID-19 Cases and One Additional Death Reported DOH reports 94 new cases of coronavirus today and the death of a Maui man, 40-49 yrs, who had been hospitalized, with underlying conditions. This report includes cases up until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 23, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 101 New COVID-19 Cases and Two New Deaths Reported DOH reports 101 new cases of coronavirus today and the death of an O‘ahu man, 30-39 yrs, who had been hospitalized. It is not known whether he had underlying conditions. Additionally, the death of a Maui woman, 50-59 yrs., with underlying conditions ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 22, 2021
Governor’s Office: Unrestricted Inter-island Travel for People Fully Vaccinated in Hawai‘i to Begin May 11 Governor Ige announced this afternoon that people who have been fully vaccinated in Hawai‘i can resume inter-county travel without COVID-19 testing and quarantine. The exception is for people who have received vaccines, two weeks after their last recommended dose. “We ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 20, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 64 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 64 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 13, 2021
Department of Health: Vaccine eligibility expands to people age 50 and older on O‘ahu DOH will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to O‘ahu residents age 50 and older beginning Monday, April 12. “This is a great opportunity for residents 50 and older on O‘ahu to register before vaccine eligibility opens to everyone 16 and older on ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 8, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ Daily and Weekly Preliminary Vaccine Administration Updates 61 New COVID-19 Cases Reported. DOH reports 61 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. ...
Read More Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 6, 2021