COVID-19

... His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Zonal Hospital, Dharamshala, H.P., India ....

... The modification will be in effect for 28 days ....

"Getting the vaccines that are authorized by the respective authorities is an act of love. I pray to God that each one of us can make his or her own small gesture of love, no matter how small, love is always grand."

... The largest businesses of 50 or more employees reported the lowest proportion of vaccinations at their workplaces ....

“While millions of people have already safely received COVID-19 vaccines, we recognize that for some, the FDA approval of a vaccine may now instill additional confidence to get vaccinated."

"I recommend: Take the vaccines.  I did it." -- Donald J Trump, August 22, 2021

... Nazi experiments?  Flu is worse?  Livestock deworming pill is the cure?  Hydroxychloroquine?  All of these tired old anti-vaxxer chestnuts are front and center ....

... Everywhere you look, there are indications that people are losing patience with the current style of governance and the uncertainty of living under executive orders .... 

... Chinese Social Credit System ....

... Total cases: 383 (of these, 276 cases had no HIDOE facility impact) ....

... in comparison with July 2020 nonfarm jobs have risen by 53,000, or 10.0 percent. However, in comparison with March 2020 (last month prior to pandemic effects), nonfarm jobs were down by 72,400, or -11.1 percent. ...

... More than 90% of students attending the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi have been vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus or plan to be ....

... During most of this pandemic, the infection rate in the Native Hawaiian community was below the curve. That has changed with the more aggressive Delta variant ....

... They are expected to work in Hawai‘i for eight weeks each ....

... DLIR today announced it will not open statewide offices as planned on September 7, 2021 due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases ....

... A class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court on Friday for City and County workers who believe they are being forced to take the COVID- 19 vaccine ....

... The City & County of Honolulu is the only Hawaii government employer that is not providing all unvaccinated employees the “alternative” of regular COVID-19 testing ....

... they believe their sacred union contracts supersede all other laws including health emergency laws ....

... HSTA parent union supports Ige's mandatory vaccination-or-testing program .... 

... what may turn out to be the biggest fraud wave in U.S. history ....

... It’s been about 525 days since the first lockdown began ....

... This week's total cases: 325 (70 cases with no HIDOE facility impact) ....

... Employees who certify and provide proof of full vaccination will not be subject to testing requirement ....

... scheduled to take effect on August 23, 2021, the first day of the 2021 fall semester ....

... City and County of Honolulu employees will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated, have completed a single-dose vaccine or initiated the first dose of a two-dose series by Aug. 16, 2021 ....

... Higher income limits mean more Oʻahu renters can qualify ....

... Gov. David Ige restricts indoor gatherings to 10 people and outdoor activities to 25 ....

... There’s always some excuse as to why they have not taken the vaccine ....

... the vaccination rate among the Native Hawaiian community may be as low as 35% ....

... DoE reports 105 COVID cases this week but 78 'have no DoE facility impact' ....

... The CDC’s Eviction Order only applies to “covered persons.” To be eligible, tenants/renters must attest that they have used best efforts to obtain all available governmental assistance for housing ....

"... and call for Governor Ige’s impeachment ...."

“Our priorities are centered around our efforts to safely begin the new school year with in-person learning...."

... Beginning Aug. 16, 2021, all State and county employees must provide their vaccination status to their department ....

"... we are planning a vaccination and testing program to require that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo testing on a regular basis ...."

... Due to state’s high positivity rate, fall athletic season delayed until all student-athletes and adults working in athletics are vaccinated ....

... The Department is seeking feedback through Aug. 31 regarding its waiver request for flexibilities afforded under the CARES Act ....

... “Requiring students ages 12 and older and employees to be vaccinated is a new and important addition to our health and safety protocols” ....

... many Hawaii residents were disappointed by the failure of the Legislature to approve HB103, which would have placed limits on the governor’s emergency powers ....

"...in-person learning is, for most students, critical for their academic and social success, as well as their overall wellbeing...."

"... parents still have the option to keep their children at home until they feel it is safe ...."

“The previously announced requirement that all employees return to campus August 3 is rescinded and the COVID-19 Telework leave option will remain in place.”

... Hawaii public schools stand ready to reopen classrooms for the new school year on Tuesday, August 3, even though the Hawaii Department of Health reports the state’s COVID positivity rate has climbed 163% over the past two weeks ....

... we are witnessing the breakdown in trust that occurs when there is not enough transparency in government decision-making ....

... Blaisdell Center was recently awarded $3,056,261.58 ....

“...All FSM citizens residing in the FSM are required to undergo COVID-19 vaccination subject to the protocol of the Task Force....”

"...Promoting COVID-19 vaccination among all staff and eligible students 12 years of age and older...."

... COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for Title 38 VA health care personnel ....

... Hawaii’s bars might be among those that have suffered the most under the confusing COVID-19 tier system ....