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391 Hawai‘i Health Care Providers to Receive Nearly $37M In Federal COVID-19 Relief
A total of 391 health care providers in Hawai‘i will receive a combined $36,994,939 in federal funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue providing health care for families across the state.
Hawai‘i Department of Health Survey Confirms Vaccination Disparities
A recent Hawai‘i Department of Health-commissioned survey has confirmed the need to make vaccinations more accessible for those who face health and social disparities.
Governor Ige Signs 19th Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19
Governor David Ige signed a 19th emergency proclamation for COVID-19 on Friday, which extends the eviction moratorium, prohibiting evictions of tenants for failure to pay all or a portion of the rent, maintenance fees, utility charges, taxes or other required fees for the rental unit.
Landing Fees Temporarily Waived for Commercial Passenger Flights to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Airports Division is waiving landing fees for scheduled commercial passenger service to Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi in response to decreased service due to the economic impacts of the ongoing pandemic.
Maui Set To Receive More Than $423K In Federal Funds for Rent During Covid-19 Pandemic
The public housing authority in Maui County is set to receive $423,813 in federal funds to help low income families, elderly residents and disabled individuals with rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UHERO Survey Seeks Input on Where Businesses Are Heading in Pandemic
A second survey geared toward understanding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Hawaiʻi’s businesses is taking place. Results from the first survey, conducted in April 2020 revealed the hardest hit industries were accommodations (hotels), down 83 percent in full-time employee reductions, and retail businesses, down 76 percent.
