#US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
UH study: COVID-19 impact on life expectancy felt less in Hawaiʻi
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.
CDC Awards $24.5 Million to Hawaiʻi State DOH To Address COVID-19 Health Disparities
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health $24.5 million to address COVID-19-related health disparities. The funding, part of a $2.25 billion nationwide investment, seeks to advance health equity by expanding state, local, US territorial and freely associated state health department capacity and services.
Hawaiian Airlines Bids Aloha to Change Fees for All Flights
The carrier, which has been operating a reduced schedule since March due to the pandemic and resulting travel restrictions, will continue to cap cabin capacity at 70 percent through October to allow for onboard distancing.
Hawaiian Airlines Adopts Stricter Mask Policy
Hawaiian Airlines is further enhancing its health measures throughout its system by requiring travelers two years of age and older to wear face coverings at check-in, boarding and during the flight. Face coverings with mesh, sheer material or equipped with valves will be rejected.
Stop Flu at School Kicks Off Statewide Vaccination Clinics
The voluntary program offers flu shots to students in kindergarten through the eighth grade at 185 Hawaiʻi public schools.
SWINE FLU DEATH RISES TO 6 IN HAWAII: PATIENTS DID NOT CONTACT THEIR PHYSICIAN
Hawaii’s swine flu death toll rose to six as the state health department confirmed two additional cases associated with the H1N1influenza. Both cases were on Oahu and involved patients with underlying health conditions. One case involved an adult male in his early 20’s who died on July 21 at home on O’ahu. A separate case […]
NESTLE TOLL HOUSE REFRIGERATED COOKIE DOUGH RECALL
The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) is warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that causes food borne illness). The DOH advises that if consumers have any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough […]
