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After reflecting on all we are thankful for during a challenging year, we have been lucky to have your support! Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a moment when people around the world come together to give back. Whether through volunteer hours, donations or sharing posts, our reach and impact has grown this year and we have you to […]
Thanksgiving, a holiday synonymous with food, family, and gratitude, is just around the corner. COVID-19 means that holiday gatherings will look very different this year, and it can be hard to feel grateful with all of the hardships 2020 has brought. But despite the challenges, there is so much to be thankful for. At HIPHI, […]
The holiday season has officially begun, but with COVID-19, celebrations will be different this year. This past weekend, Halloween has shown us that we can adapt our holiday traditions to celebrate safely with a little bit of creativity. Precautions are a must, but holiday celebrations can be a joyful break from daily stressors during these challenging times. […]
On October 15, Hawai‘i welcomed over 8,000 travelers on the first day of its pre-travel testing program. This new program allows U.S. trans-Pacific travelers to avoid a 14-day quarantine if they receive a negative COVID-19 test from a trusted testing partner 72 hours prior to their flight to Hawai‘i. All counties in Hawai‘i are participating in this program, […]
Last month, Governor David Ige announced the pre-travel testing program would start on October 15 after being delayed several times. This program, which Lieutenant Governor Josh Green is in charge of, would allow travelers to skip the 14-day quarantine if they test negative using an approved test at least 72 hours prior to their flight to Hawai‘i. […]
In just the last two weeks, there have been many changes to Hawaii’s pandemic response. Governor David Ige introduced a new leadership team for the state’s COVID-19 efforts, a date for the pre-travel testing program was announced, guidance for public schools reopenings were released, and surge testing wrapped up. Hawai‘i appears to have passed the outbreak’s peak in August, though there are […]
During a pandemic, with so many unknowns, one thing that can ground decision-making is data. For months, the community, media, and lawmakers have called for more data ranging from demographic information to testing turnaround time to where clusters were occurring. We know that with a complex issue such as COVID-19, a single metric doesn’t show […]
A Message from the Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute: Keep Public Outdoor Spaces Open Cases of COVID–19 continue to rise in Hawai‘i, and while it is imperative to implement restrictions to stop the spread, restrictions should be evidence-based. We understand the desire to create “bright lines” that are easy for the public to understand, but there are other […]
Five months into the pandemic, many are fatigued by the restrictions and sacrifices made to slow the spread of COVID–19. Although it has been repeated for months – wear a mask, wash your hands, practice social distancing, stay home when sick – some have become lax in their adherence to these key practices and now Hawai‘i […]
Last week, Hawai‘i had a record high COVID-19 case counts three days in a row. In July, there have been over 800 new cases, nearly doubling the number of cases in Hawai‘i in a single month. Hawai‘i is fortunate that our healthcare system has been able to manage the new cases, but it is concerning […]
In the last two weeks, Hawai‘i has seen a surge in new cases. Although Hawai‘i is fortunate that its current caseload is manageable, the recent spike in cases has caused Governor David Ige to reconsider opening the state to tourism on August 1. The pre-travel COVID-19 testing program, which would allow out-of-state travelers to avoid the […]
Hawai‘i took an important step forward in reopening its economy when Governor David Ige announced the plan to end the mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers on August 1, 2020 if they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arrival. In addition to pre-arrival testing, the state also plans to implement thermal screening at […]
