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Hawai‘i health officials advise getting immunized against respiratory illnesses
RSV vaccination for adults is recommended for individuals ages 75 and older, or ages 60-74 who have certain chronic medical conditions, to protect against severe disease.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Hawai‘i
The state’s new Respiratory Disease Dashboard shows that COVID-19 is at the yellow, or medium activity level, meaning the virus is circulating at higher levels than would be expected based on historic trends.
Hawai‘i Department of Health supports CDC updates to COVID-19 guidance
DOH continuously reviews data on respiratory pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19.
First pediatric influenza-related death this year reported on O‘ahu
Hawaiʻi has seen a rise in flu cases in recent weeks in combination with rising RSV cases and continued COVID-19 activity. Unlike flu activity in other states, flu transmission in Hawaiʻi is observed year-round.
Big Island hospitals report nothing out of ordinary when it comes to flu cases; COVID numbers also on downward trend
Flu activity traditionally begins to pick up during October, but in Hawai‘i it usually lags behind the mainland. Now, however, is probably the best time to get vaccinated.
Civil Defense Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
To date, 18 people on the Big Island are hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection.
Trump Tells Public to Avoid Bars and Restaurants
The president advised people to also avoid non-essential travel and social groupings of more than 10.
Hawai‘i to Shutter Public Schools Through March
The suddenness of the decision shows just how fluid government action is in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, of which the number of confirmed cases in Hawai‘i jumped 300% on Saturday alone.
Fifth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed on O‘ahu
Gov. David Ige will hold a press conference Sunday to provide more details about the fifth case,
Second Person Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Coronavirus Prompts Emergency Proclamation From State
The disaster emergency relief period begins immediately and continues through April 29, 2020.
Big Island Patient Negative for Coronavirus, DOH Says
This means there remain zero confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the state as of March 3, 2020.
Coronavirus Update: 90 Self-Monitoring as of Sunday
Five of those self-monitoring are located on the Big Island.
Senate Passes $10 Million Coronavirus Package
The Hawai‘i State government is seeking more than $10 million to fight COVID-19.
First Person Sent to Coronavirus Quarantine in Hawai‘i
Health officials are also monitoring 26 people across the state for signs of Coronavirus. All have been to at least one part of China within the last two weeks.
DOH Monitoring 26 for Possible Coronavirus in Hawai‘i
A press briefing is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday to provide more details of the situation to the public.
Coronavirus in Hawai‘i, ‘Only a Matter of Time’
In all likelihood, officials won’t know the virus has entered the state until it’s already crossed Hawaiian borders.
Stop Flu at School Program Gets Underway
More than 300 public, private, and charter schools will participate in the Department of Health’s annual Stop Flu at School program that begins Wednesday.
‘Stop Flu at School’ Kicks Off
More than 500,000 students have received vaccinations since the Stop Flu at School vaccination program started in 2007.
State Advises Bird Owners to Watch for Bird Flu
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture advises bird and poultry owners to take precautionary measures to prevent infections in Islands.
