#Maui vaccinations

Maui Mayor Requests Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions, Awaits Governor’s Approval

Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino has made a request to Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige to ease some COVID-19 restrictions in the county due to a decline in the number of cases, the stabilization of the health care system and a 7-day average testing positivity rate of 2.22 percent, lowest in the state.

Walmart to Host Free Wellness Day Events at all 10 Hawaiʻi Stores on July 24

The goal of Walmart Wellness Day is to help customers get back on track with preventive health measures they may have missed over the past year, especially as many families prepare for in-person work and school this fall.

UH Maui College Vaccination Effort Features Giveaway for Tuition, Laptop

The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College announced that vaccinated members of the campus’ ʻohana are eligible to win free tuition for the fall semester or a MacBook Air.

FDA Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer-BioN Tech Vaccine for Children 12-15

The US Food and Drug Administration today approved emergency authorization use of the Pfizer-BioN Tech vaccine for children aged 12-15.

Letters: Maui Residents Discuss Outsourcing Prisoners, Alcohol Tax, Tourism & Post Office Rats

What do Maui residents think about sending prisoners to mainland jails, derelict cars, tourists arriving with proof of vaccination but not a negative COVID-19 test, rats at the Maunaloa Post Office, the proposed statewide alcohol tax and more? Read on to find out.

Letters: Maui Residents Discuss Derelict Cars, Vaccines, Homeless, Molokaʻi Deer, Trump and More

What do Maui residents think about the pandemic challenges, derelict cars, deer overpopulation on Molokaʻi, dumpster removal at harbors, decorum at County Council meetings, the upkeep at Waiheu golf course and more? Read on to find out.

Whooping Cough, It’s Back

Whooping Cough is on the rise, not only on the mainland but also here in Maui.  This contagious bacterial infection puts infants who have not completed their full series of vaccinations, at risk, along with children, people who have not been vaccinated, and senior citizens who often develop serious complications. What is Whooping Cough? Whooping […]