US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions
SAN DIEGO — Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
LOS ANGELES — Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a measure taking effect today that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses from restaurants to shopping malls and theaters to nail and hair salons.
Keiki COVID shots now available
After weeks of preparation, Big Island health clinics and pharmacies will begin vaccinating keiki ages 5 to 11 beginning this week.
Schools take lead role in promoting vaccines for youngsters
With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer the shots, which educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Appeals court stays vaccine mandate on larger businesses
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily halted the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Easing of COVID travel restrictions lets loved ones reunite
For Erin Tridle and her boyfriend, it was love at first sight. They met while the American was traveling in France in the summer of 2019. They said, “I love you,” on day two. “People tell us it’s like something from a movie,” she said.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
Aroundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Lawsuits over workplace vaccine rule focus on states’ rights
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — More than two dozen Republican-led states filed lawsuits Friday challenging President Joe Biden’s vaccine requirement for private companies, setting up a high-stakes legal showdown pitting federal authority against states’ rights.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%
WASHINGTON — Pfizer Inc. said Friday that its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk adults, as the drugmaker joined the race for an easy-to-use medication to treat the coronavirus.
More vaccines, fewer mask rules as US keeps fighting COVID
The United States is steadily chipping away at vaccine hesitancy and driving down COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations to the point that schools, governments and corporations are lifting mask restrictions yet again.
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly under government rules issued Thursday.
Hawaiian Air CEO lauds Ige’s decision regarding foreign travelers
“The beginning of the beginning.”
Ige: Foreigners can visit Hawaii with proof of vaccination and negative COVID test
International visitors will be allowed to travel to Hawaii under certain conditions starting Monday.
DPS faces a lawsuit over disclosing vaccination statuses
CORRECTION: A headline on a previous version of this story incorrectly stated two lawsuits were filed. It is a single lawsuit. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.
DOH: Vaccinations can begin for keiki 5-11
The Hawaii Department of Health is authorizing certified vaccination providers to administer Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5-11 immediately.
U.S. gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 5.
Businesses near UH-Manoa welcome return of fans
HONOLULU — Some businesses near the University of Hawaii’s Manoa campus are hoping the return of fans to home football games in the neighborhood will help revitalize the community.
Oahu public bus system puts COVID-19 mandate on hold
HONOLULU — The operator of Oahu’s public buses has put its employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate on hold.
COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped
WASHINGTON — Anticipating a green light from vaccine advisers, the Biden administration is assembling and shipping millions of COVID-19 shots for children ages 5-11, the White House said Monday. The first could go into kids’ arms by midweek.
‘We’re getting close’: Mayor hopeful indoor gathering limits can soon be increased
As Hawaii County reopened county gymnasiums and community centers Monday, Mayor Mitch Roth said he hopes more COVID-19 restrictions can safely end soon.
