Hawaii’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise as omicron cases climb to 74.
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Hawaii’s COVID-19 infections continue to rise as confirmed omicron cases hit 74
The Hawaii Department of Health says there are now 74 confirmed cases of the omicron variant in the state, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise with two new coronavirus-related deaths and 961 new infections reported Wednesday.
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