Free COVID testing at Lanakila Health Center
HONOLULU – The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) will offer free COVID-19 rapid testing at the Lanakila Health Center Saturday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Appointments are not required. Wait times can vary, but please anticipate waiting 30 minutes or longer. Results will be available on-site within 15 minutes. Testing for those with symptoms may take longer. Please bring a government photo ID and wear a mask. The Lanakila Health Center is located at 1700 Lanakila Ave. in Liliha. Free parking is available. For more COVID-19 testing options [...]
DOH authorizes booster doses for Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health will adopt the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines on COVID-19 booster doses for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. “Boosters doses are common for many vaccines and will provide additional protection to Hawai‘i residents at higher risk for severe illness or occupational exposure,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “Boosters are expected to be widely available across the state, and CDC’s mix-and-match policy will allow for additional flexibility. DOH’s first priority will remain encouraging unvaccinated Hawai‘i residents to complete their initial vaccine series.” Moderna vaccine recipients: A [...]
DOH prepares for likely authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for keiki 5-11
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is planning for the likely administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to children 5-11 as it closely monitors federal review of the Pfizer vaccine for this age group. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must authorize use of the vaccine and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must issue recommendations for clinical use of the vaccine before administration can begin. However, DOH is preparing to make Pfizer’s vaccine for children available statewide in the event its use is authorized. “DOH has been working with public- and private-sector partners to prepare [...]
One million in Hawai‘i complete vaccinations
More than 420,000 not fully vaccinated HONOLULU – Data compiled by the Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) show more than one-million people in Hawai‘i are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “It’s great to see so many people in Hawai‘i follow the science. We are thrilled that over a million people are fully vaccinated. That leaves an estimated 420,000 people who are not yet fully vaccinated. We are still averaging about 120 new COVID-19 cases every day,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char. DOH encourages the roughly 119,000 people who have received only one shot of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines [...]
Hawai‘i Department of Health Offers Halloween Safety Guidance
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is offering guidance to help families have a safe and fun Halloween. “Celebrating Halloween is a special event for families, and it is possible to take steps to celebrate safely. Outdoor gatherings are safer, and consistent handwashing and mask wearing are recommended,” said Director of Health Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP. “All children 12 and older are eligible to be vaccinated and that is really the best way to keep our children safe during Halloween and the upcoming holidays.” Ideas for safer, low-risk activities include hosting a scary movie watch party online, organizing [...]
DOH: COVID-19 far deadlier than influenza
Vaccination critical to protect against both illnesses HONOLULU – Dr. Sarah Kemble, Hawaiʻi Department of Health state epidemiologist, released the following statement on mortality rates involving COVID-19 and influenza: “In Hawaiʻi and around the world, COVID-19 was far deadlier than the flu during the 2020-2021 flu season. There was one confirmed influenza death in Hawaiʻi between Sept. 27, 2020 and Oct. 2, 2021. This is compared to 608 COVID-19 deaths in the same reporting period. While influenza deaths have been rare in the past season, the upcoming season is a big unknown. If mitigation measures are loosened as COVID cases [...]
Child’s death attributed to COVID-19
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) regrets having to report the state’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, a child age 0-10 years old. The child, a boy with known underlying health conditions, and his parents were visiting Hawai‘i from another state. He experienced COVID-19 symptoms shortly after arriving in the islands and was taken to a hospital where he died. Both parents were fully vaccinated before making the trip to Hawai‘i. There have been 479 deaths in Hawai‘i in which COVID-19 was a contributing factor. ### PDF: Pediatric COVID death
Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest April 26, 2021
Department of Health: https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii/ 70 New COVID-19 Cases Reported DOH reports 70 new cases of coronavirus today. This report includes cases up until Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Full data is posted on the State COVID-19 dashboard and on the DOH Disease Outbreak & Control Division website daily: hawaiicovid19.com/dashboard. Hawai‘i COVID-19 Counts as of 11:59 p.m. April 24, 2021 Island of Diagnosis New Cases Reported since 2/28/2020 (including new cases) O‘ahu 42 24,578 Hawai‘i 3 2,677 Maui 9 3,328 Kaua‘i 14 224 Moloka‘i 0 37 Lānaʻi 0 111 HI residents diagnosed outside of HI 2 1,036 Total Cases 70 31,991++ Deaths [...]
Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations Resume
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Thursday, April 29 at a vaccination clinic at Windward Community College (WCC). The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will also be offered at WCC May 4, May 6, and May 11 from 8 am until 5 pm. Additional opportunities to receive the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine at locations around the state will be announced in the coming days and posted on the registration page at hawaiicovid19.com. Use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was paused for 11 days while the U.S. Centers for [...]
Live With No Regrets: Hawai‘i survivors share their stories
While we have all been impacted by COVID-19 in countless ways, relatively few Hawai‘i residents have experienced the virus first-hand. Only if we truly understand the physical threat will we be motivated to do everything we can to stop it. And one of the best ways to achieve that understanding is to learn from survivors and their loved ones. This week the Hawai‘i Department of Health launched the second round of “Live With No Regrets” public service announcements (PSAs.) These new videos tell powerful stories of Hawai‘i residents personally impacted by COVID-19. These survivors all have personal COVID-19 journeys to [...]