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Hawaiʻi Health Department advises travelers and residents to be on alert for measles
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles, as international and continental US outbreaks continue to increase, currently affecting 16 US states as of Feb. 29, 2024. DOH sent an advisory to physicians on Jan. 26, 2024, reminding healthcare providers to be vigilant.
DOH: 129 passengers and 35 crew members reported ill aboard Queen Victoria cruise ship
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is closely monitoring a reported outbreak of gastrointestinal illness aboard the Queen Victoria cruise ship, which is set to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12, officials said.
Hawaiʻi Health Department monitoring proposed ban on sale of menthol cigarettes
The CDC estimates that if menthol cigarettes were no longer available, an estimated 4,400 adults in Hawai‘i who smoke would quit smoking.
Visitor Spending July 2021 Decreased 6.8% from Pre-Pandemic July 2019
Total spending by Hawaiʻi visitors fell from $1.70 billion in July 2019 to $1.58 billion in July 2021, according to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
CDC: New Mask Advice for Vaccinated Teachers and Students
Vaccinated K-12 teachers, students and staff no longer need to wear masks under new guidance issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Executives with the Hawaiʻi Sate Teacher’s Association said given unanswered questions, “it’s in the best interest of everyone to wear masks when they are indoors until we reach herd immunity.”
American Lung Association Responds to Hawai‘i’s Vaping Rates
The call to action comes after a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed elevated vaping numbers among Hawaiʻi’s youth.
New School Immunization Requirements Begin July 2020
Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, additional immunizations will be required for students entering preschool, kindergarten through grade 12, and colleges/universities in Hawai‘i.
Safe Food Handling Urged During Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
One Salmonella case was reported in Hawai‘i, but the investigation was closed after the DOH could not find an exposure or link related to the current outbreak.
