DOH supports new CDC guidelines on COVID-19
March 1, 2024 – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH), is in general agreement with the March 1, 2024, updated COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. DOH continuously reviews data on respiratory pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19.
The new guidelines reflect the current level of risk, while still protecting the most vulnerable. The advisement eases some restrictions and more closely aligns COVID-19 with the broader category of respiratory viruses, which include influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).
DOH will be reviewing CDC’s guidance over the coming week as the department prepares updates to state-level guidance to align with these changes.
To read more about the CDC’s changes, visit Protect yourself from COVID-19, Flu, and RSV. CDC offers separate, specific guidance which has not changed for health care settings (COVID-19, flu, and general infection prevention and control).
Following recommended guidelines can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce its impact on our communities. Use these resources to inform, manage and cope with COVID-19.