News Releases
The following press releases are arranged by date with the latest first. For more information about specific press releases call 586-4442.
- DOH URGES CAUTION WITH ELEVATED VOLCANIC GAS EMISSIONS Dec 22, 2025 - HILO, Hawaiʻi — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) urges residents and visitors to take precautions as elevated volcanic gas emissions from the recently paused Kīlauea eruption continue to produce vog (volcanic smog - hazy air pollution caused by the volcanic emissions) that can result in poor air quality across the islands. According to the… Continue Reading
- DOH ALERTS PUBLIC TO SO DELICIOUS DAIRY FREE® SALTED CARAMEL CLUSTER NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT PINTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIALS Dec 17, 2025 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Danone U.S. for its So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints. The recall was issued because of the potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard… Continue Reading
- HAWAIʻI LIFE EXPECTANCY DECLINED LESS THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE DURING COVID-19 Dec 14, 2025 - HONOLULU — While life expectancy across the United States declined significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health found that Hawaiʻi experienced a smaller decline compared to national trends. Drs. Yan Yan… Continue Reading
- WITH INFLUENZA CASES ON THE RISE, DOH URGES HAWAIʻI RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS Dec 12, 2025 - HONOLULU — With a surge in cases of influenza (flu) in the state, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) urges residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their families from respiratory viruses during the winter season. The risk of contracting contagious respiratory diseases rises during the holidays as people attend family gatherings, visit crowded… Continue Reading
- DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT MEDINATURA NEW MEXICO’S REBOOST NASAL SPRAY DUE TO POTENTIAL YEAST/MOLD AND MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION Dec 12, 2025 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. for its ReBoost Nasal Spray. The recall was issued because of potential yeast/mold and microbial contamination, with one species identified as Achromobacter, at levels above specifications. The recalled product was… Continue Reading
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