The Lt. Gov. updates us on the state of the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Hawaii. Topics include the number of vaccinations given to date; the practice of holding back some vaccine supplies for certain segments of the population; the logistics of the process in general; the practice of giving out shots in double doses vs a single dose to cover more people; the symptoms after receiving the vaccine shot; an update on the variants; the evaluation of the City’s tier system; a review of the Safe Travels program; a review of the basics of protection; a reminder of the limitations on gatherings especially with the potential for Super Bowl parties.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins the show with an update on COVID-19 in Hawaii. This week subjects include: vaccination progress in Hawaii; the new Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine; side effects of the second shot; the use of pain relievers before and after taking the vaccine; the priority schedule for vaccine, especially when it comes to teachers; the concept of sterilization immunity and what it means for our society; the wearing of two or more masks; State House bill allowing travel to Hawaii without a test; the danger of gatherings during the Super Bowl

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins the show with an update on COVID-19 in Hawaii. The LG talks about: the new presidential administration and its effect on tackling COVID in Hawaii; vaccinations in Hawaii; will we get enough of the vaccines; the difference between the vaccines; what happens when you get vaccinated; the presence of variants in Hawaii.

Lt. Gov Josh Green provides his weekly update on COVID-19 in Hawaii. He talks about: the roll-out of the mass vaccine program; the prioritization of vaccine doses for Hawaii vs other states; the current state of vaccinations; the reported slowness of the vaccinations; vaccinations for those who already had COVID; the variants of the coronavirus; the anecdotal evidence of the safety of the vaccines; a review of the LG’s request for people to stay home for two weeks; the predicted time for a return for normalcy.

The Lt. Gov. talks about his recommendation to pause social gatherings for two weeks. This is a response to the recent big rise in COVID cases this week. What does one do when citizens spot a gathering of more than the limit of five people. The LG talks about the variants of the coronavirus and the state’s efforts to identify it and the fact that it’s more infectious. He talks about the vaccination efforts. Will we be facing a health care worker shortage? He addresses the disparity of travel restrictions between islands. He concludes with mental health and domestic abuse in the world of COVID.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins us to update us on the coronavirus in Hawaii. He talks about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the number of doses, who gets them, risks of taking the vaccine. He revisits the daily numbers for COVID-19 in Hawaii versus the rest of the nation. Recommendations for those who are adventurous enough to travel. The importance of maintaining safe practices as the vaccines are being deployed. The Lt. Gov. fielded questions from listeners: Will we have to take the vaccine the same way we do the annual flu shot? Should those who react with peanut allergies and react with anaphylaxis take the vaccine shot? How does vaccination affect travel?

The Lt. Gov. of Hawaii, Josh Green, is our guest today updating us on the coronavirus in Hawaii. Topics include: the impending rollout of the first vaccine in the US and how Hawaii is affected, where the state stand as far as priority, logistics, etc. Other topics include Hawaii residents being resistant to taking the vaccine; the makeup of the Phizer vaccine; the early feedback on people who have taken the vaccine in Europe; how long will the vaccine last; the current surge on the mainland; further financial aid from government, and other topics.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green joins us for an update on COVID-19 in Hawaii. Topics include: Hawaii's numbers compared to the mainland; the efforts to keep Hawaii from duplicating the mainland's rise in COVID cases; recommendations on how to improve the state's safe travel program; the recent new guidance from the CDC on quarantine periods; the Kauai couple that got arrested for traveling to Hawaii after testing positive; his prediction of the availability of a vaccine; who gets the vaccine when it becomes available; the complexities of the logistics of deploying a vaccine; getting people to trust that the vaccine works and is safe.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green updates us on the latest on COVID in Hawaii. He talks about Thanksgiving and his recommendation to residents on how to celebrate responsibly. He gives an update on the safe travels program and addresses some criticism of the program, and travel to Hawaii in general. The Lt. Gov. talks about people across the country who think COVID-19 is a hoax. The discussion covers the latest news on vaccine advancements. He answers the question about the state mask mandate and talks about the general effectiveness of masks.

Ron Mizutani, President & CEO of the Hawaii Food Bank joins us to talk about the efforts of the Food Bank 8 months into the pandemic. He talks about the massive increases in the need for food across Honolulu. He addresses the challenges that people have in asking for food, and how COVID has changed that demographic. He also talks about the stigma that still exists for those who are in a situation that makes them "raise their hand" for food.