Hawaii's previous single-day record of new cases was reported at the end of August, according to state data.
to confirm its presence in a patient on December 1. Less than one month later, it has become the dominant variant in the U.S., with cases reported in all 50 states.. Hawaii's DOH said at the time that the variant's presence was not a reason for"panic," but said"it is reason for concern." In the weeks following, Hawaii experienced a surge in new infections that state health officials said hadn't been seen in about three months.
In anticipation of residents attending gatherings with friends and family members over the holidays, Char encouraged people to seek out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and wear masks while inside.
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