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DOH: Another probable monkeypox case on O’ahu; all 6 Hawaiʻi cases are connected
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified one additional probable case of monkeypox in an Oʻahu resident, bringing the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi to six, with all cases connected.
HIDOE schools expected to resume in-person learning after winter break
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is expected to resume in-person learning following winter break.
DOH Recommends All Vaccinated Adults Receive COVID-19 Booster Dose
“Effective immediately, all adults age 18 and older who completed their primary mRNA vaccinations of Pfizer or Moderna at least six months ago should receive a single COVID-19 booster dose,” the DOH advised today.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Ige Urges Travelers to Refrain From Non-Essential Travel to End of October
Governor David Ige today called upon Hawaiʻi residents and visitors to delay non-essential travel through the end of October 2021 due to the recent, accelerated surge in COVID-19 cases that he said is now burdening the state’s health care facilities and resources.
State of Hawaiʻi Names 3 New Deputy Directors for Budget, Health Departments
Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige has appointed Gloria Chang as deputy director of the Department of Budget and Finance, effective July 1. And, Department of Health Director Elizabeth Char has appointed Kathleen Ho as Deputy Director of Environmental Health Administration at DOH (effective July 1) and Marian Tsuji as Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Administration at DOH (effective June 28).
State of Hawai‘i, Healthcare, Business Communities Launch New Vaccination Initiative
The State of Hawai‘i and community partners are expanding efforts to get more people in Hawai‘i vaccinated. #HIGotVaccinated Month will run through June and is aimed at educating and motivating Hawai‘i residents who have not yet received COVID-19 vaccinations.
DOH Reports Greater Vaccine Supply
“The state is getting more than 81,000 vaccine doses this week and the federal government is distributing thousands more to Longs Drugs and Safeway,” Char said. “The combined allocation to Hawai‘i this week tops 120,000 doses. We want those doses in the correct arms as quickly as possible and believe the neighbor islands are situated to get that done.”
Details on Move to Phase 1C Vaccinations; 3 Cases of COVID-19 in Vaccinated Individuals
State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Char said those age 65 and older and those with one or more of a few specific chronic medical conditions are atop the list of those who should be vaccinated next.
