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We know that COVID-19 is hitting some racial/ethnic communities harder than others. Is this something you think about? If so, share some of your thoughts.
If you spend any time in Hawaii, you'll most likely pick up a few words here and there, like aloha, mahalo, and ohana Kuleana is an important concept in Hawaiian culture. It roughly correlates to responsibility, and is also tied to land rights in specific historic ways In any case I was glad to see the term used to communicate to local people, especially since Native Hawaiians, like other Native Americans, had high per capita death rates from Covid The state government is ending Covid prevention measures in March 2022. Next week the tests, proof of vaccination, and quarantines for U.S. visitors will end. Indoor mask mandates are also ending next week, on the 25th. It's been almost two years since the mask mandates were put in place, in April 2020 If, as some people predict, we have future variants of concern, hope that Hawaii can continue to use what we've learned about prevention. Don't throw out the banners and flyers just yet!
March 13, 2022
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Our COVID numbers are down at the hospital and in the county. We did not get the surge that was expected after Labor Day and school opening. I still wear my mask everywhere, take wipes with me, and wash my hands all the time. I think that will continue for a long time. And I still have not been to a restaurant. But the constant fear and stress are gone. I am concerned about the COVID numbers in our country. It's atrocious. How many more have to be infected or die in order for something to be done? It's awful that I still have to ask that question.
October 3, 2020