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5 unusual COVID-19 symptoms — and what to do about them
Doctors aren’t sure why only some people develop these unusual symptoms. Read more
Doctors aren’t sure why only some people develop these unusual symptoms. Read more
Those seeking a Paxlovid prescription need to attest to having tested positive for COVID and be within five days of symptom onset. Read more
The underlying data has not yet been published or peer-reviewed, but it has been reviewed by federal regulators. Read more
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it also fined the same airlines more than $7 million for delaying refunds so long that they violated consumer-protection rules. Read more
Researchers found that when patients received a placebo instead of treatment, a portion of them still experienced a rebound of their symptoms after they had initially improved. Read more
The evolution of the virus driving the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with the latest chapter being the rise of omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1. The two, described as among the most immune-evasive variants yet, are gaining ground in Hawaii as well as nationwide. Read more
For some kupuna, getting the updated bivalent booster for COVID-19 was top priority once it became available over Labor Day weekend in Hawaii. For others there seems to be no particular rush. Read more
Question: Regarding Stimulus No. 3 and Stimulus/Rebate No. 4, I have not received either one. Could you know of why and furnish me a contact? Read more
Four out of five top COVID-19 symptoms were the same for participants who received two vaccine doses, one vaccine dose and those unvaccinated. Read more
Hawaii’s average daily COVID-19 cases appear to be in a holding pattern as health officials continue to urge residents to get the updated bivalent boosters ahead of the holidays. Read more
Pfizer executives said the commercial pricing for adult doses could start early next year, depending on when the government phases out its program of buying and distributing the shots. Read more
Question: Regarding the free COVID- 19 tests at the Honolulu airport, (808ne.ws/sa1011), how long does it take to get the test result? Read more
Like the U.S., there has been an early rise in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, cases in Hawaii, and an intense influenza season. The two respiratory viruses, along with COVID-19, present a triple threat during holiday gatherings. Read more
The state’s seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases increased slightly to 149 compared with 142 reported on Nov. 16. Read more
While the daily average of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii has become less of a concern, health officials are now keeping an eye on the rise of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections approaching winter. Read more
The state’s seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases declined to 142 compared with 154 reported on Nov. 9. Read more
The bottom line: Masking mandates were linked with significantly reduced numbers of COVID-19 cases in schools. Read more
The state’s seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases declined to 154 compared with 165 reported on Nov. 2. Read more
At his laboratory at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu, researcher Axel Lehrer has several vaccine candidates that potentially could save lives around the globe. Read more
The state’s average positivity rate also declined to 5.5% compared with the 6.2% reported the previous week. Read more
Those searching for coverage will largely be shielded from an increase in costs because of the extension of the generous subsidies that began last year as part of Democrats’ $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief law and drove a big increase in enrollment. Read more
