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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Understaffing leaves after-school programs with unmet demand
School-based providers list difficulties hiring and retaining staff as the biggest reasons they have not fully rebounded from COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Read more
China reports 2 COVID-19 deaths, first in more than one year
The deaths, both in northeastern Jilin province, bring the country’s coronavirus death toll to 4,638. Read more
Hong Kong’s COVID infections exceed 1 million amid outbreak
The total number of deaths in Hong Kong — 5,401 — has exceeded the 4,636 fatalities recorded in mainland China. Read more
Russians are blocked at U.S. border, but Ukrainians are admitted
About three dozen would-be asylum seekers from Russia found themselves blocked from entering the U.S. today while a group of Ukrainians flashed passports and were escorted across the border. Read more
Hawaii National Guard concludes COVID mission
The Hawaii National Guard’s COVID-19 joint task force officially concluded its mission Wednesday after two years of operations. Read more
Facing its first COVID outbreak, Samoa goes on lockdown
A government report leaked online indicates the woman had visited church services, a hospital, stores, a library and a travel agency since first feeling ill last Saturday. Read more
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration today to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults. Read more
One of the most basic hotel amenities is disappearing
The days of returning to a wrinkle-free duvet are likely gone. Forget fresh towels, and accept that your trash might never get taken out during your stay. Read more
Irish prime minister tests positive for COVID during visit to Washington
Biden was not deemed a close contact of Prime Minister Micheal Martin. Read more
Kokua Line: How can I save my Hawaii SMART Health Card?
Question: What if I wanted to keep the digital vaccine card? Read more
Labor board seeks to force Amazon to reinstate fired worker
Gerald Bryson, who worked at an Amazon warehouse in the New York borough of Staten Island, helped lead the protest outside a warehouse in April 2020. Read more
2 Hawaii chefs named finalists for James Beard Foundation Awards
The last Hawaii chef to claim a James Beard trophy was George Mavrothalassitis, in 2003. Read more
Canada says no COVID-19 test results needed for vaccinated travelers
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said tests will no longer be needed beginning April 1. Read more
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the country return after two-year hiatus
Biden’s St. Patrick’s Day scrambled by Irish prime minister’s COVID case
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin dialed in by video link while isolating at Blair House across the street from the White House. Read more
St. Patrick’s Day parades turn pandemic blues Irish green
The full-fledged return of New York’s parade today coincided with the city’s wider reopening. Major mask and vaccination rules were recently lifted. Read more
Health risks, ‘mask shaming’ feared when Hawaii public schools drop indoor mask requirement
Worries over rising health risks and “mask shaming” when Hawaii public schools eventually drop their COVID-19 indoor mask requirement is keeping some parents awake at night. Read more
Florida couple pleads guilty to $881K COVID-19 relief fraud
Amber and Anthony Bruey of Lehigh Acres pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and illegal monetary transactions. Read more
Japan to lift COVID-19 restrictions as infections slow
It will be the first time Japan has been free of virus restrictions since early January. Read more
Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The rate hikes will eventually mean higher loan rates for many consumers and businesses. Read more
China lockdowns may delay orders from platforms like Amazon
Orders placed with global e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Walmart may be delayed by virus lockdowns and restrictions in some of China’s key manufacturing hubs, according to an industry body. Read more