Information as of April 9, 2020. Several non-profits are teaming up with the state to secure and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to service providers. Homemade masks and unopened store-bought PPE such as masks, goggles and face shields are being…
It’s been about two weeks since the stay-at-home order, and many of us may be feeling anxious, stressed, bored, and lonely. In response, this week’s webinar features Mestisa Gass, PsyD. Program Director, Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi, who will provide strategies and…
HIPHI continues to work and serve the needs of the community. As mentioned in our last email, HIPHI is committed to providing you weekly email updates on Mondays and a webinar on Wednesdays. Our first webinar featuring Lieutenant Governor Josh…
Information as of March 30, 2020. Recent data surrounding SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), suggests that the virus can last on surfaces for hours to a number of days. The recent study from the New England…
WHAT IS HIPHI WORKING ON? With so much being released on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we know that keeping up can be challenging. We at the Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute (HIPHI) have been coordinating statewide efforts to mitigate the…
Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute is monitoring the COVID-19 situation, and we want to reassure you that we are here to help you navigate the confusion, and take steps to prevent COVID-19 from gaining a major foothold in Hawaiʻi. As of…