What’s next for the coronavirus?
A new variant better able to dodge our immune defenses may yet appear, derailing a hard-won return to normalcy. Read more
Coronavirus Outbreak
Many countries are bouncing back from pandemic but poorest are not, UN says
Many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate, the U.N. Development Program said Wednesday. Read more
Four years on, COVID has reshaped life for many Americans
In interviews, some people said that the changes are subtle but unmistakable. Read more
U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19
The change comes at a time when COVID-19 is no longer the public health menace it once was. Read more
What to know about long COVID in children
While it appears to be less prevalent in children than adults, long COVID can be a debilitating illness with few treatment options. Read more
Court: Not wearing mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t protected speech
The suits revolved around claims that the plaintiffs were retaliated against by school boards because they refused to wear masks during public meetings. Read more
Thousands of HGEA members entitled to COVID pay
Gov. Josh Green and the state Legislature will have to figure out how to pay for an estimated $120 million to $150 million in retroactive hazard pay due to 7,800 unionized public workers who faced health risks at Hawaii public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season
Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms. Read more
How big is the latest COVID wave?
Reported levels of the virus in U.S. wastewater are higher than they have been since the first omicron wave, according to data from the CDC. Read more
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More hospitals require masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge
Experts say this season likely won’t prove to be as deadly as some other recent winters. Read more
Thousands of doctors in Britain walk off the job
Managers said tens of thousands of appointments and operations will be postponed because of the walkout across England by junior doctors, those in the first years of their careers. The doctors, who form the backbone of hospital and clinic care, plan to stay off the job until 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Read more
Hawaii’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 2,100 in 2023
While the total is a dramatic drop from last year, placing COVID-19 much lower among leading causes of death in the state this year, it still affected parts of the state population significantly. Read more
JN.1 accounts for nearly half of U.S. COVID cases
JN.1’s momentum this month suggests that it may be more transmissible or better at evading our immune systems than other variants currently circulating. Read more
Surging COVID detections in wastewater prompt debate
The evidence is extremely limited and theoretical, and there’s no data suggesting that more people are experiencing severe digestive illnesses from COVID. Read more
Face masks are largely absent these days in the U.S.
There are people — lots of people. But look around, and it’s clear one thing is largely absent these days: face masks. Read more
China: Surge in respiratory illnesses caused by flu
The ministry called on local authorities to open more fever clinics and promote vaccinations among children and the elderly as the country grapples with a wave of respiratory illnesses in its first full winter since the removal of COVID-19 restrictions. Read more
Mayor and Honolulu City Council ponder use of COVID funds
Discussions between the administration of Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City Council have begun on how to best use nearly $80 million in remaining federal funds received during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Unrest at Kilauea volcano prompts some park closures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently has Hawaii County ranked as high for hospital admissions. Read more
Interest in COVID vaccines subsides as holidays approach
The holidays are just around the corner, but despite the urging of health officials, few U.S. residents, including those in Hawaii, have rushed out to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine. Read more
RSV shots available for Kaiser members
Kaiser Permanente announced Monday it is now offering the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to all its members ages 60 years and older in Hawaii. Read more
COVID-19 aid thieves bought cars, a private island and more
The loss from theft and waste represents close to 10% of the $4.3 trillion the U.S. government has disbursed to mitigate the economic devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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