U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus for 1st time
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
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
Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike
DOH reports 264 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 10 on Hawaii Island
The state Department of Health today reported 264 new cases of COVID-19 in Hawaii.
DOH issues updated COVID-19 vaccination plan
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
Governors scramble to speed vaccine effort after slow start
Pandemic-era Mardi Gras: No big crowds, but plenty of cake
Life Care Center begins COVID vaccinations
DOH reports 322 new COVID-19 cases statewide, 18 on Hawaii Island
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
No decisions yet about how UH-Hilo will address governor’s proposed $5.7M budget cut
Fauci: US could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day
Rollout of COVID vaccine for general population eyed for May
Laupahoehoe school receives grant to feed kids during the COVID-19 pandemic
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
The world as seen by cartoonist Chris Britt, Creators.com.
100 days of national mourning
New management in place at veterans home
A new year means new administrators are in place at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Vaccination drive enters new phase in US and Britain
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.