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Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities
Under the latest measure, most eateries are asked to close by 8 p.m., while large events can allow full capacity if they compile anti-virus plans. Read more
Under the latest measure, most eateries are asked to close by 8 p.m., while large events can allow full capacity if they compile anti-virus plans. Read more
The report says 3,369 cases of COVID-19 among students, teachers and staff were reported statewide between Dec. 10 and Jan. 9. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi stopped short of announcing any policy changes Wednesday during a press conference with Hawaii’s hospital leaders, but implored residents to get tested and boosted amid the recent COVID-19 surge in omicron cases. Read more
Today’s new confirmed and probable infection count by island includes 3,901 new cases on Oahu, 567 on Hawaii island, 996 on Maui, 276 on Kauai, 43 on Molokai, 28 on Lanai and 100 Hawaii residents diagnosed outside the state. Read more
Three gun-owner rights groups and several individuals and businesses had sought to overturn the lower court rulings in California. Read more
The White House said the masks will be made available at pharmacies and community health centers that have partnered with the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Read more
With one of Europe’s highest vaccination rates, Spain is laying the groundwork to treat the next infection surge not as an emergency but an illness that is here to stay. Read more
The amount is half of $95.8 million sought by the state at the request of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii to bring 955 medical personnel to the islands. Read more
Currently most of New Zealand is at the “orange” setting, which requires some mask-wearing and proof of vaccination but doesn’t limit crowd sizes. Read more
When the American Rescue Plan Act set aside funds for local governments to handle pandemic-induced needs, city officials nationwide hoped that, by now, the country would have put more distance between its people and COVID-19. Read more
Question: Regarding the free COVID- 19 tests, do we order from the same place as last time they mailed out free tests? Read more
In a memo sent Tuesday to employees, the Seattle coffee giant said it was responding to last week’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Hawaii health care leaders today held a press conference to cajole residents to get tested and boosted amid the recent COVID-19 surge in omicron cases. Read more
Economist Carl Bonham joined the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” livestream show today at 10:30 a.m. and answered viewer questions. Read more
It’s a fair criticism: To say the Navy’s fuel tanks under Red Hill must be forever emptied is one thing; to come up with an alternative is another. Read more
Question: Regarding the free COVID-19 tests, what if you’re not online? They always say have a friend or family member do it for you, but guess what, some of us kupuna don’t have anybody around to do that. Read more
The report says 3,369 cases of COVID-19 among students, teachers and staff were reported statewide between Dec. 10 and Jan. 9. Read more
In a self-appraisal that didn’t always fit with the facts, President Joe Biden today made the dubious assertion that he’s outperformed all expectations on the pandemic in his first year and inflated his contribution to COVID-era economic growth. Read more
Two Supreme Court justices say a media report that they were at odds over the wearing of masks in court during the recent surge in coronavirus cases is false. Read more
However, the tests won’t arrive for seven to 12 days, after omicron cases are expected to peak in many parts of the country. Read more
Today’s new confirmed and probable infection count by island includes 3,026 new cases on Oahu, 240 on Hawaii island, 397 on Maui, 198 on Kauai, 20 on Molokai, 17 on Lanai and 31 Hawaii residents diagnosed outside the state. Read more
