For Adam Winney, a 26-year old with Type 1 diabetes, grocery shopping during the early days of a pandemic was an infuriating task. Everything was sold out, except for the one type of food he couldn’t eat. Read more
The business will only be allowed to reopen after a re-inspection is requested and all violations are corrected. Read more
At least 49 state and local public health leaders have resigned, retired or been fired since April across 23 states. Read more
Evidence from the U.S., China and Europe shows children are less likely to become infected with the virus than adults and also less likely to become seriously ill when they do get sick. Read more
Hundreds of health care workers rallied in British cities, demanding that the Conservative government acknowledge their hard work and dedication during the coronavirus pandemic with a hefty pay increase. Read more
A spokeswoman called the employee “a non-direct food service worker” who has no contact with residents. Read more
The intended vaccine brought on rapid immunity, producing antibody responses in lab mice as early as 7 days after the first vaccination, and “therefore it could be used very rapidly in controlling the current pandemic,” Lehrer said. Read more
Yes, it’s possible. Read more
Russian intelligence operatives are using a trio of English-language websites to spread disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Health experts think people who had COVID-19 will have some immunity against a repeat infection. But they don’t know how much protection or how long it would last. Read more
Public health workers warn that people who patronized Brix & Bones at 1217 Hopaka St. and Arena 808 at 1020 Keeaumoku St. between July 16 and Sunday may have been exposed and should contact their physicians. Read more
U.S. health officials are warning Americans again to avoid a growing list of imported hand sanitizers that may be contaminated with the toxic chemical methanol. Read more
Public health workers warn that people who patronized Brix & Bones at 1217 Hopaka St. and Arena 808 at 1020 Keeaumoku St. between July 16 to 26 may have been exposed and should contact their physicians. Read more
Volunteers won’t know if they’re getting the real shot or a dummy version. After two doses, scientists will closely track which group experiences more infections as they go about their daily routines. Read more
There were no published data or studies to suggest that famotidine, the active ingredient in Pepcid, would be effective against the novel coronavirus. Read more
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. Read more
Nearly 100 recent grads got dressed up last weekend for a private prom in New Hampshire, one of several held around the country just as the debate over safely reopening schools ramps up. Read more
U.S. health officials are cracking down on fruity disposable electronic cigarettes popular with teenagers, saying the companies never received permission to sell them in the U.S. Read more
Scientists said that they found their experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced a dual immune response in people aged 18 to 55 that lasted at least two months after they were immunized. Read more
A new report says if you decide to have an alcoholic drink, limiting yourself to one a day is best — whether you’re a man or woman. Read more
It’s summertime, and most businesses on Oahu have reopened following a flattening out of the curve in May, with numerous activities now allowed to resume, but the pandemic is not over yet. Read more
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