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Hawaii’s COVID-19 Tracking App Is Falling Short
More than 100,000 users have downloaded AlohaSafe Alert, about two-thirds the amount developers say is needed to be effective in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Reading time: 5 minutes.
A smartphone app that helps Hawaii residents discover whether they’ve been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 has not achieved enough critical mass of users to be effective.
Developers of the AlohaSafe Alert say a minimum of 150,000 cell phone users in Hawaii need to use the exposure notification system to start markedly reducing the spread of COVID-19.
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HONOLULU, HI, ATLANTA, GA and PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, January 28, 2021 The University of Hawaii Cancer Center and the Hawaii Cancer Consortium are teaming up with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other leading cancer organizations across the country to endorse the resumption of cancer screening and treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The coalition of 76 organizations has released an open letter reminding the public that cancer still poses a major threat to people’s health, but acting as soon as is safely possible can lead to much better outcomes in the future. The letter examines distressing trends showing a significant drop-off in recommended cancer screening and treatment compared to prior years. This concerning side-effect of the pandemic could lead to a staggering number of preventable cancer deaths over the next ten years and beyond. Oncology experts agree that people should not delay any necessary preve
Experts on Hawaii’s economy discussed their ideas for a five point plan to help Hawaii’s economy recover and how the vaccine rollout is vital in helping reopen the economy. Ray Vara, president and CEO of Hawaii Pacific Health, Peter Ho, chairman and CEO of Bank of Hawaii and Dr. Mark Mugiishi, president and CEO of the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA), discussed these topics at a panel on the economy at the Hawaii State of Reform Virtual Health Policy conference Thursday.
Although Hawaii has done a pretty good job managing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the economy has still suffered, said Vara. Hawaii’s economy is largely reliant on tourism, especially the service industry, which is one of the hardest hit industries nationwide.