#Dr. Libby Char
Department of Health Announces Rebirth of Hawai‘i Immunization Registry
The immunization registry is a statewide information system that stores and tracks patient immunization records for 25 diseases including vaccinations for polio, tetanus, measles, mumps and now COVID-19.
As Hawai‘i Residents Reach 70% Full Vaccination, DOH Urges Continued Vigilance
“While we are encouraged that 70% of Hawai‘i residents have made the choice to protect themselves and our community through vaccination, there is more work to do. Even with this rate of protection, our seven-day average case count is 130 new cases per day. We encourage all eligible Hawai‘i residents to become part of the solution and get vaccinated.”
Partnerships Increase Availability of Free COVID-19 Testing for Hawai‘i Residents
The County of Maui is providing free COVID-19 testing for residents through Minit Medical Clinics.
Vaccinations for Hawai‘i Residents 70 and Older Begins Monday, March 8
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announces the state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by offering vaccinations to people age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8.
Gov. Ige Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
State leaders agree that demand continues to outpace supply for the COVID-19 vaccine. Hawaiʻi is expected to receive another 33,400 doses by Thursday according to state Department of Health Director Dr. Libby Char–that’s down from the 58,000 received last week.
Hawaiʻi Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 Updated by Department of Health Leadership
Dr. Libby Char, Director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, updated the Hawaiʻi State Senate Special Committee during a recent hearing about prevention and containment of COVID-19 clusters, vaccine distribution and new CDC recommendations regarding second tests for travelers and shorter quarantines.
