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AARP Survey Finds Most Kupuna Wear Masks Despite High Vaccination Rate

AARP kupuna activists who responded to a questionnaire in late May have overwhelmingly been vaccinated but say they will still wear masks in gatherings with strangers. Most also support the state’s indoor mask mandate and the Safe Travels program, which requires people coming to Hawaiʻi to get a COVID-19 test before traveling or quarantine for 10 days.

PPE Equipment Shortage Triggers Call for Community to Help

Dr. Irene Papaconstadopoulos shares her concern that healthcare workers and first responders will run out of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). The Kahului pediatrician…