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FDA Panel Recommends Granting Emergency Use Authorization of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
A US Food & Drug Administration committee issued a recommendation today for the FDA to grant Emergency Use Authorization for the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Trial Run Conducted at UH Maui College
In preparation for phase one of COVID19 vaccine distribution on Maui, a vaccination trial-run was held in the parking lot of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College on Tuesday morning.
Maui Contact Tracing Expands, Now Utilizing UHMC Facility
Heidi Taogoshi, public health nursing supervisor for the Maui District Health Office said there are currently 24 case investigators, 20-30 trained National Guardsmen, and the department is also hiring 12 temporary staff that will start with orientation next week.
Maui Contact Tracing Includes 24 Health Investigators and 20 National Guard Soldiers
Contact tracing on Maui includes 24 health investigators and 20 Hawaiʻi National Guard soldiers, according to a spokesperson with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health.
Hawai‘i National Guard Increasing Personnel to 1,200 for COVID-19 Response
The Hawai‘i National Guard is increasing its personnel to 1,200 Guardsmen today to help with the COVID-19 response. Last week, 400 Soldiers and Airmen were activated. An additional 800 Guardsmen will be brought on status to assist by today.
