Despite no decrease in COVID-19 case numbers the state’s pandemic strategy is shifting from an emergency response to public health management. The Trumpanzees have taken over while many still believe that it is NOT over. The state’s management of the pandemic will treat the novel coronavirus as a conventional illness like the flu for the time being “We do have the tools to limit severe disease and its impact on our community,” Governor Ige said. “We are not planning to impose new mask mandates or vaccination requirements at this point in time. We will continue to evaluate the situation and take actions as required.” Cases are going to go up? Of course.
At Tripler Medical Center. 99% are vaccinated. Every one is required to wear a mask, social distance is respected and hand cleanser is easily available. The Results: Few cases, no deaths. Apparently the state government does not have this information. The cases in Hawaii will go up and Monkeypox is coming in.