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DOH: COVID-19 reinfection rate accounts for 10% of new confirmed cases

The percentage of COVID-19 cases involving individuals who had a prior infection is growing over time and now accounts for about 10% of new confirmed cases, according to the state Department of Health.

Hawai’i Department of Health reports 4 new monkeypox cases, one on Maui

Today, the Hawai’i Department of Health reported one new monkeypox case on Maui and three others in the state; and it encourages eligible residents to get the JYNNEOS vaccine.

Two Additional Omicron Variant Cases in Hawai‘i

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports two additional confirmed Omicron variant COVID-19 cases and several possible points of exposure in Hawai‘i. Health officials in Hawai‘i are urging attendees of a New York Anime Convention and attendees of Christ Embassy Hawai‘i events to get tested for COVID-19.

DOH Recommends Additional mRNA Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a medical advisory recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial two doses.