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State voluntary pause extended 90 days for interisland transport of poultry, other bird species
Surveillance of avian influenza, or bird flu, continues, and while no other birds have become ill from the virus, it has been detected in waste water on the Big Island and Kauaʻi. So officials, out of an abundance of caution, said extending the pause is prudent at this time.
UH researchers discover a virus in ocean with critical cell component
Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa have made an exciting discovery: a virus found in the ocean called FloV-SA2 carries the genetic instructions for making part of a ribosome—a crucial component in cells that turns genetic information into proteins. This is the first time a virus that infects eukaryotic organisms (such as plants, animals, and fungi) has been found to have this capability, according to UH researchers.
Scientific first: Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser’s morbillivirus, which can cause respiratory and neurological disease, in the feces of a dolphin.
Measles identified in O‘ahu traveler back from abroad
The Department of Health has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case.
State Announces Six New COVID-19 Cases
There are six new cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i as of Thursday at noon, according to the state Department of Health.
Speaker Names Select Coronavirus Committee
The committee will identify the potential economic and financial impact on the state and look at short-term and long-term mitigation strategies.
Local Testing For COVID-19 Possible as Early as Next Week
While there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawai‘i at this time, state health officials do expect to eventually identify cases in the state because this is a global health threat.
