Traffic congestion costs $690M, UHERO suggests ways to fix it
The annual cost of traffic congestion in Hawaiʻi is $690 million.
Hawaiʻi could reach herd immunity by July, UHERO reports
The number of vaccines administered rose to an average of about 13,800 per day in early April.
COVID-19 in Honolulu wastewater reflects levels of infection
Wastewater samples were taken from two of the largest wastewater treatment plants in the City and County of Honolulu.
Local restaurants offer few options for healthy kids’ beverages
Researchers found sugar-sweetened beverages were offered as a default option for keiki by more than 60% of restaurants in the sample.
How to address the growing food insecurity issue in Hawaiʻi?
The report states that sustained intervention and system-level changes will be key.
How to overcome vaccine hesitancy?
The report identifies four primary types of barriers to vaccination.
Economic recovery will strengthen, under right conditions, UHERO forecasts
UHERO is optimistic if vaccinations surge and spending increases.
Educational alliance to battle COVID-19 recruiting more certified teachers
As a service to the community, teachers may also download individual modules and join feedback sessions.
Climate change, bats linked to COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers found that the number of coronaviruses in an area is closely linked to the number of different bat species present.
COVID-19 has changed transportation around the world
Professor Karl Kim is the editor-in-chief of the March 2021 issue of Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
