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U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for 1st time

Jan. 09, 2021

ORANGE, Calif. — The U.S. topped 4,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier, as governors tried to ramp up the pace of vaccinations and open the line to elderly people and others.

Vets home begins vaccinations

Jan. 09, 2021

Against a blue backdrop decorated with patriotic stars and a bunting banner with the hashtag #igottheshot, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered Friday at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.

US registering highest deaths yet from the coronavirus

Jan. 08, 2021

The United States registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before — nearly 3,900 — on the very day the mob attack on the Capitol laid bare some of the same, deep political divisions that have hampered the battle against the pandemic.

Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike

Jan. 08, 2021

TOKYO — Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.

DOH reports 264 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 10 on Hawaii Island

Jan. 08, 2021 • Updated 12:25 p.m.

The state Department of Health today reported 264 new cases of COVID-19 in Hawaii.

DOH issues updated COVID-19 vaccination plan

Jan. 08, 2021 • Updated 2:44 p.m.

An updated COVID-19 vaccination plan announced today by the state Department of Health now breaks down the distribution of the vaccine into two phases.

State’s doctor shortage worsens during pandemic

Jan. 07, 2021

HONOLULU — Hawaii’s doctor shortage has worsened during the coronavirus pandemic, and experts say the chances of a rebound hinge on the state’s ability to help doctors stay in business.

Governors scramble to speed vaccine effort after slow start

Jan. 07, 2021

New York’s governor threatened to fine hospitals if they don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough. His South Carolina counterpart warned health care workers they have until Jan. 15 to get a shot or move to the back of the line. California’s governor wants to use dentists to vaccinate people.

Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake

Jan. 07, 2021

NEW ORLEANS — A subdued Carnival season began Wednesday after the coronavirus pandemic put an end to the crowd-heavy balls and street parades that draw thousands of people to the city every year.

Life Care Center begins COVID vaccinations

Jan. 07, 2021

Life Care Center of Hilo on Wednesday began vaccinating residents and employees against COVID-19.

DOH reports 322 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 18 on Hawaii Island

Jan. 07, 2021 • Updated 12:24 p.m.

The state Department of Health today reported 322 new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii, the largest number reported in a single day since mid-August.

Kauai expects slow economic recovery after tourism resumes

Jan. 06, 2021 • Updated 1:37 p.m.

HONOLULU — Kauai plans to reopen to tourists after a halt forced by the coronavirus, but the economic recovery in the vital tourism industry could be slow.

No decisions yet about how UH-Hilo will address governor’s proposed $5.7M budget cut

Jan. 06, 2021

While some short-term cost-saving measures have already been implemented, University of Hawaii at Hilo administrators say no decisions have been made about how the campus will address a $5.7 million budget cut proposed by Gov. David Ige.

Fauci: US could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day

Jan. 06, 2021

The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, said Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday, even as he warned of a dangerous next few weeks as the coronavirus surges.

Rollout of COVID vaccine for general population eyed for May

Jan. 06, 2021 • Updated 8:42 p.m.

State officials hope to administer more than 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine throughout Hawaii by the end of May.

Laupahoehoe school receives grant to feed kids during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jan. 06, 2021 • Updated 3:13 p.m.

Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School recently received a $20,000 grant from No Kid Hungry to supplement its food service during the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to this generous gift, each week students can reserve a “meal kit” that contains a nutritious breakfast and lunch for the days they are doing distance learning at home.

Cartoon for January 6

Jan. 06, 2021

The world as seen by cartoonist Chris Britt, Creators.com.

100 days of national mourning

Jan. 06, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden has called for 100 days of mask wearing starting on the day of his inauguration. I’m pretty sure I’ve been wearing these things for at least 100 days now, and I’m happy to go another 100 or more if it will help stop the spread of this horrendous contagion. But COVID is not the only virus that is plaguing America, so I want to ask us all to consider entering into a deeper discipline on Jan. 20 — namely 100 days of national mourning.

New management in place at veterans home

Jan. 05, 2021

A new year means new administrators are in place at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.

Vaccination drive enters new phase in US and Britain

Jan. 05, 2021

The first Americans inoculated against COVID-19 began rolling up their sleeves for their second and final dose Monday, while Britain introduced another vaccine on the same day it imposed a new nationwide lockdown against the rapidly surging virus.

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