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 REMINDS COMMUNITY TO ‘PREPARE N.O.W.’ FOR HURRICANE SEASON Sep 12, 2024 - HONOLULU — The recent storm activity in the Central Pacific is a reminder that we remain in Hurricane Season through Nov. 30, though tropical cyclones can occur off season and storms can happen at any time of year. If you haven’t prepared for severe weather events this season, now is still a good time to take… Continue Reading
  • KALALAU SURVEY Sep 11, 2024 - DOH LAUNCHES SURVEY OF ALL RECENT VISITORS TO THE NĀPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK Seeking information about activities and exposures possibly linked to norovirus outbreak HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH), in coordination with the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of State Parks (DSP), launched a survey directed to all… Continue Reading
  • DOH, DHHL, DLNR, DOT AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANNOUNCE KALAUPAPA INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING ON OCTOBER 5  Sep 11, 2024 - HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Park Service (NPS), is hosting a Kalaupapa Informational Briefing on October 5, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Kaunakakai Elementary School on Molokaʻi.… Continue Reading
  • DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT NIITAKAYA BRAND GARLIC PRODUCTS DUE TO UNDECLARED FISH ALLERGEN Sep 6, 2024 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall by Niitakaya USA, Inc., of its Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and Miso Katsuo Ninniku pickled garlic products with all “Best By” dates because the label does not inform consumers that the recalled product may contain bonito, which is… Continue Reading
  • DOH LAB RESULTS CONFIRM NOROVIRUS CAUSED MULTIPLE ILLNESSES IN KALALAU CAMPING AREA Sep 5, 2024 - DOH LAB RESULTS CONFIRM NOROVIRUS CAUSED MULTIPLE ILLNESSES IN KALALAU CAMPING AREA HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) laboratory results have confirmed Norovirus is the cause of illness reported by numerous campers at the Kalalau Section of the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kaua‘i. On Tuesday, September 3,  DLNR Division of… Continue Reading

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