Fellows mentioned in this story: Josie Howard, Cohort VIII

From Hawai‘i News Now:

Health officials said that the current death toll is the highest it has been since vaccines have become widely available, with more than 19 deaths over the past seven days. On Wednesday alone, there were eight COVID deaths. And history tells us it will likely get worse.

The peak of infections last year was on Aug. 12. Almost exactly a year later ― on Aug. 11 ― Hawaii had its highest day for cases ever. Shortly afterwards, the death toll spiked.

Also concerning is the huge disparity in COVID fatalities among ethnic groups.

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