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Validated Navy Water System testing confirms good water quality at Hickam Elementary School
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that water quality at Hickam Elementary School remains safe, following an investigation into the cause of a single, unvalidated test result that exceeded DOH’s incident-specific parameter (ISP) for total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH)."The preliminary, unvalidated test showed TPH-oil at 324 ppb." - Navy"The fact that the other samples taken at the same time had different results suggests that the single exceedance could have been contamination." - Department of HealthFurther analysis on what may have caused the...
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DOH Looks Ahead to Overseeing Closure of Red Hill Facility and Aquifer Remediation
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has acknowledged the successful completion of Joint Task Force – Red Hill (JTF-RH) in safely defueling the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. In a letter addressed to Vice Admiral John Wade and Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett, DOH Deputy Director for Environmental Health Kathleen Ho expressed gratitude for the safe removal of 104 million gallons of fuel from the facility.Deputy Director Ho emphasized the next steps in the process, stating, "There is still much work to be done to permanently close the Red Hill facility and...
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Hawaiʻi Department of Health Issues New Guidance on Staying Safe From Respiratory Viruses
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has released new guidance for staying safe from respiratory viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19. The DOH's latest guidance closely aligns with the recent respiratory virus guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this month."The new DOH guidance continues to emphasize staying up to date on vaccinations, staying home when sick, and masking as valuable tools to reduce spread of respiratory viruses including COVID-19," said DOH State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble.The...
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DOH Issues Red Placard to Delice Crepes in Haleʻiwa
Honolulu – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Delice Crepes (lunch wagon), located at 66-472 Kamehameha Hwy in Haleʻiwa. This action was taken due to the absence of functioning hand-washing stations inside the food truck. During an inspection conducted on March 21, 2024, to address a complaint, a DOH inspector noted a critical violation regarding the hand-washing facilities.In response to the violation, a follow-up inspection was carried out on March 22, 2024. Following the necessary corrective actions taken by the...
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Department of Health observes World Tuberculosis Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is observing World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2024, by highlighting tuberculosis (TB) as an ongoing public health concern in the state. According to a news release, in 2023 Hawaiʻi reported 116 diagnosed cases of active TB, an increase from 100 cases in 2022. This rise aligns with the global and mainland trend following the COVID-19 pandemic.Despite the availability of effective treatments, TB continues to claim lives. The DOH stated that approximately 1.5 million individuals worldwide died from TB in 2023, including 16 deaths in...
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DOH OPENS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTER IN IWILEI
Governor Josh Green, M.D., expressed his enthusiasm for the opening of the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Iwilei, stating, “The BHCC offers people crisis care tailored to their individual needs." The center, which provides short-term, sub-acute crisis services, aims to fill a critical gap in the crisis care continuum and decrease the burden on community emergency departments.Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi also shared his pride in the new facility, highlighting its potential to make a significant difference for those in deep need. Mayor Blangiardi emphasized the...
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 16 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 18.6% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 16, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 15 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 15.8% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 15, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 15 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 52.1% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 15, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 9 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 33% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching nine, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged nine per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 18.4% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching nine, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 8 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 31.5% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching eight, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 12 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 20.2% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 12, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 10 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 7.5% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 10, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 10 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 31.6% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 10, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 13 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 19.8% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 13, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 7 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 14.7% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching seven, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 12 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 43.3% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 12, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 15 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 25% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 15, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.
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Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 16 per day over past week
New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were up 60% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 16, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.