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Hawaii Health Department detects XBB.1.5 in Honolulu wastewater
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 7—The omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, dubbed by some officials as the most formidable yet due to its growth advantage, has been detected in Honolulu County wastewater samples. The Hawaii Department ...
Omicron subvariants BA.4 or BA.5 detected in all major Hawaii counties
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 24—At least one of the omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 is now present in all four major counties of Hawaii, according to the state Department of Health's latest variant report. Honolulu ...
Hawaii's COVID-19 cases 'pretty steady'
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJul. 6—The effects of COVID-19 can still be felt in Hawaii and the world, whether it be on the health of the population or the health of the economy. The effects of COVID-19 can still be felt ...
Omicron subvariant, the 'Kraken,' now on Hawaii's radar
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 12—A new omicron subvariant—XBB.1.5—is on Hawaii's radar as the new year gets underway. A new omicron subvariant—XBB.1.5—is on Hawaii's radar as the new year gets underway. The subvariant ...
Increase in Hawaii COVID cases points to late-summer wave
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAug. 4—The increase in hospitalizations is in line with national trends, which also indicate a rise in recent weeks. cases and hospitalizations in Hawaii are trending upward, indicating a possible ...
Hawaii's COVID-19 cases leveling off, but masking still urged
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 23—Although the daily averages of new cases are on the decline in Hawaii, health officials are warning the public that levels are still high enough to warrant indoor masking. The state's ...
Updated COVID vaccines to be rolled out in Hawaii
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 9 months agoSep. 14—The new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the latest omicron variants should be available in Hawaii by next week. The new COVID-19 vaccines targeting the latest omicron variants should be ...
'Tripledemic' viruses hit hard during holidays, survey says
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 9—Nearly 40 % of Americans surveyed said the so-called tripledemic had an impact on their household over the past month or so, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation. Nearly 40 ...
Hawaii's COVID variant report detects 'Kraken' in 3 counties
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 19—Hospitalizations of patients are ticking up following the holidays, with an average of 94 per day over the past week, according to data from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii. Hospitalizations ...
Kokua Line: Is pandemic-related mortgage relief still available on Oahu?
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 31—Question : Can pandemic relief be used to pay property taxes ? Question : Can pandemic relief be used to pay property taxes ? Answer : You are referring to the Oahu Homeowner Assistance ...