Health

Your Immune System, Part 1

Wednesday, May 6th, 2020

By Ayda Ersoy Page

Most of us know how we can strengthen our immune system by eating high nutrient foods, getting regular exercise, getting enough vitamins, and so on. We are living in a very toxic world and we need to protect ourselves and eliminate any disease by taking better care of ourselves. Sometimes it takes an extreme situation like we have right now to make us more aware of our health.

Viruses and bacteria are two types of potentially disease-causing (pathogenic) particles. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria and can be transmitted in a variety of ways. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that usually cause mild illnesses, such as the common cold.…

Stay at Home Orders Extended Through May

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Molokai COVID-19 cases remained at two as statewide cases reached 606, with 14 deaths, as of Sunday. Sen. Kalani English announced last week Tuesday that all tests from April 7 and April 16 were negative.

Last Saturday, Gov. David Ige announced statewide stay at home orders and 14-day travel quarantine rules will be in place through May 31.

“I know this has been difficult for everyone,” said Ige. “Businesses need to reopen. People want to end this self-imposed isolation. And we all want our lives to return to normal.”

But he stressed the need for continued social distancing, wearing face masks when in public and vigilance to maintain Hawaii’s relatively low number of cases compared to many other states.…