Beginning Monday, March 30, Mayor Kirk Caldwell is limiting access to Honolulu Hale, located at 530 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 96813. City Employees performing Essential Business will be allowed into Honolulu Hale and must display their City identification badges. Members of the public performing Essential Business will be required to sign in at the security desk with their name, phone number, and destination in the building. They will also need to provide and surrender a valid identification. The visitor will be issued a Visitor ID which must be displayed at all times. The valid ID surrendered will be returned upon return of the Visitor ID at the security desk. This move is to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and promote safety and social distancing for city employees and those they serve in the City and County of Honolulu.

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. To view a map of lane closures scheduled on state roadways, please click the following link https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/ --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) EWA Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Kualakai Parkway underpass and Kunia/Waipahu/Ewa offramp (Exit 5) on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for maintenance work. 2) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Nuuanu Avenue overpass and Liliha Street overpass on Tuesday, March 31, through Wednesday, April 1, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for road improvements. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Gulick Avenue overpass on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Keeaumoku Street overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Sunday, March 29, through Monday, March 30, from 4 p.m. through 12 midnight, for repaving work. 5) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Keeaumoku Street overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., for signage work. 6) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction at the Middle Street offramp (Exit 19A) on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving and striping work. 7) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the southbound Likelike Highway onramp to the westbound H-1 Freeway on Sunday night, March 29, through Monday morning, March 30, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving and striping work. Motorists are advised to continue south on Kalihi Street, take a right onto North King Street, a right onto Ola Lane where they may enter the westbound H-201 Moanalua Freeway. 8) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 9) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Middle Street offramp (Exit 19A) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. Motorists are advised to take the Likelike Highway offramp (Exit 20A), take a left at North School Street and continue onto Middle Street. 10) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between Middle Street and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for mechanical sweeping and sign replacements. 11) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Koko Head Avenue overpass and the Kapiolani Interchange on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for utility repairs. 12) HONOLULU Lane closure on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Kapiolani Interchange and Ainakoa Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder improvements. The speed limit in this area is reduced to 40 mph during closure hours. 13) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Two right lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) and Makakilo Drive overpass on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for signage work. 14) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1A) from the eastbound H-1 Freeway on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Wakea Street offramp as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 15) KAPOLEI (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1A) and the Wakea Street onramp on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex, Phase 2 project. Eastbound motorists will be directed to Kalaeloa Boulevard as an alternate route. Closure will only occur if the westbound lanes are open. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 16) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Makakilo Drive overpass and the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1) on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Makakilo/Kapolei/Kalaeloa offramp (Exit 2) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 17) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) and the Makakilo Drive overpass, on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 18) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- H-2 FREEWAY --- 1) WAIPAHU TO WAHIAWA Roving lane closure on the H-2 Freeway in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Wilikina Drive on Tuesday, March 31, through Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for street sweeping. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (NIGHT WORK) Roving lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Puuloa Road overpass and Halaa Interchange on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for guardrail repairs. 2) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting improvements. 3) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. 4) MOANALUA Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the eastbound direction between the Funston Road overpass and Middle Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder work. --- H-3 FREEWAY --- 1) HALAWA Lane closure on the H-3 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Halawa Interchange and the Harano Tunnel on Monday, March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for road maintenance. --- FARRINGTON HIGHWAY (ROUTES 93/930) --- 1) NANAKULI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Laaloa Street and the H-1 Freeway on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for signage work. 2) NANAKULI (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions between Waiomea Street and Laaloa Street on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for signage work. 3) WAIALUA Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Kaupe Road on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for repaving work. 4) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions in the vicinity of Pohakunui Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for bridge maintenance. 5) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in both directions between Moua Street and Orange Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving repairs. 6) WAIANAE Lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of Hookele Street on Thursday, April 2 , through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for paving work. 7) WAIANAE Right lane closure on Farrington Highway (Route 93) in the eastbound direction between Maipalaoa Road and St. John’s Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the Maipalaoa Bridge Replacement project. The eastbound shoulder lane will be closed over a 24-hour period. Two travel lanes are open in the eastbound direction and one lane in the westbound direction. --- KAHEKILI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 83) --- 1) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Kahekili Highway (Route 83) in both directions between Kamehameha Highway and Ahuimanu Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole patching. --- KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY (ROUTES 61/72) --- 1) HAWAII KAI Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Kumuhau Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pavement markings. 2) KAILUA (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kalanianaole Highway (Route 72) in both directions in the vicinity of Poalima Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., for road improvements. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALAWA TO JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and Center Drive is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes may be closed as needed on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard, on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, 24 hours a day. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HALAWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and the vicinity of Sam’s Club by Acacia Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the eastbound direction between Ford Island Bridge and Salt Lake Boulevard on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Dillingham Boulevard on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 5) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Puuhale Road to Middle Street on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) KAHUKU Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions in the vicinity of Marconi Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for road improvements. Traffic will be contraflowed. 7) MILILANI Roving lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in both directions between Kuahelani Avenue and Waipahu Street on Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility installations. 8) PEARL CITY Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the westbound direction in the vicinity of Waihona Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for waterline work. 9) WAHIAWA Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions in the vicinity of Wilikina Drive on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for litter removal. 10) WAIKANE Right lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Waiahole Valley Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- LIKELIKE HIGHWAY (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions in the vicinity of Wilson Tunnel on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for guardrail repairs. 2) KANEOHE Roving lane closure on Likelike Highway (Route 63) in both directions between Nalanieha Street and the Wilson Tunnel on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for pothole repairs and grass trimming. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Richards Street and Awa Street is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Elliott Street and Sand Island Access Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes closed in the eastbound direction between Elliott Street and Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes closed in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 8 :30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU Roving lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Pacific Street on Tuesday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for pothole repairs. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakawa Street and Kalihi Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer improvements. 5) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the eastbound direction between Valkenburgh Street and Elliott Street on Monday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 6) HONOLULU Lane closure on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in the westbound direction between Pacific Street and Sumner Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for utility work. 7) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Awa Street and Halekauwila Street is a City Maintained State Highway Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Sunday, March 29 through Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- PALI HIGHWAY (ROUTE 61) --- 1) NUUANU Lane closures on Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kailua-bound direction between Laimi Road and Dowsette Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 2) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway in both directions between Auloa Road and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for construction activities. Lanes will be closed in the Honolulu-bound direction from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lanes will be closed in the Kailua-bound direction from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 3) NUUANU Right lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Puiwa Street on Monday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 4) NUUANU Lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between Wylie Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for electrical and median work. Honolulu-bound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kaneohe-bound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please view the project website at http://palihighway.org. 5) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction between Waokanaka Street and Vineyard Boulevard on Wednesday night, April 1, through Friday morning, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for electrical and rock shed work. Traffic will be contraflowed in the Kailua-bound lanes. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 6) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction between the Pali Tunnels and Nuuanu Pali drive on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for electrical and rock shed work. Traffic will be contraflowed in the Kailua-bound lanes. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 7) NUUANU (NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Kailua-bound direction between Nuuanu Pali drive and the Pali Tunnels on Wednesday, April 1, through Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for electrical and rock shed work. This closure will only occur if the southbound direction is open. For more information, please visit the Pali Highway Resurfacing project website at http://palihighway.org 8) NUUANU Lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the Honolulu-bound direction in the vicinity of Pulelehua Road on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 9) NUUANU Roving lane closures on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Dowsett Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for sewer work. For more information visit the City’s Dowsett Highlands Sewer Relief project website at http://palisewer.org 10) NUUANU Roving lane closure on the Pali Highway (Route 61) in both directions between South School Street and Nuuanu Pali Drive on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for signage work. --- ALA MOANA BOULEVARD --- 1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Ala Moana Boulevard in the westbound direction between Punchbowl Street and South Street on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for manhole repair work. --- KALAELOA BOULEVARD --- 1) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Kalaeloa Boulevard in the northbound direction between Kapolei Parkway and Farrington Highway on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be detoured to Kapolei Parkway. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ --- KANEOHE BAY DRIVE (ROUTE 630) --- 1) KANEOHE Lane closure on Kaneohe Bay Drive (Route 630) in both directions between Mokapu Road and North Kalaheo Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for sign replacement. --- LAGOON DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU Lane closure on Lagoon Drive in the northbound direction between Aolele Street and Waiwai Loop on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Rail work. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- MAKAKILO DRIVE --- 1) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway eastbound onramps from Makakilo Drive in both directions on Monday night, March 30, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for resurfacing work. Travel lanes will also be closed on Makakilo Drive between the H-1 Freeway and Farrington Highway with traffic contraflowed in the open lanes. The H-1 Freeway onramp and from Makakilo Drive in the southbound direction will be closed on Monday night through Wednesday morning. The H-1 Freeway onramp and from Makakilo Drive in the northbound direction will be closed on Wednesday night through Friday morning. --- KUALAKAI PARKWAY --- 1) EWA (HART JURISDICTION) Kualakai Parkway between Farrington Highway and Keahumoa Parkway is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Keahumoa Parkway and Farrington Highway on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the rail. One through lane is to remain open. One lane will be closed in both directions over a 24-hour period at the Keahumoa Parkway intersection. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) KAPOLEI Lane closure on Kualakai Parkway in both directions between Farrington Highway and the H-1 Freeway on Tuesday, March 3, and Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for maintenance work. --- FORT BARRETTE ROAD --- 1) KAPOLEI Lane closures on Fort Barrette Road in both directions in the vicinity of Kamaaha Avenue on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for installation of loop detectors. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the westbound direction between Paiea Street and Aolewa Place on Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to alternate routes. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure and traffic shift on Aolele Street in both directions between Nimitz Highway and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KALIHI STREET (ROUTE 63) --- 1) KALIHI Right lane closure on Kalihi Street in the southbound direction in the vicinity of Nimitz Highway on Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for sidewalk patching. --- KAUA STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT CLOSURE) Lane closure on Kaua Street in the westbound direction between Middle Street and Funston Road on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 pm. to 4 a.m., for resurfacing work. --- NORTH KING STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on North King Street in the westbound direction between Middle Street and Kikowaena Street on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. 2) MOANALUA Lane closure on North King Street in the eastbound direction between Funston Road and Middle Street on Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for lighting improvements. --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Middle Street in both directions in the vicinity of North King Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- UALENA STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Ualena Street in both directions between Ohohia Street and Lagoon Drive on Saturday, March 28, and Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. There will be no street parking along the travel lanes and the sidewalk will be closed. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. — KUHIO HIGHWAY (ROUTE 56) — 1) KILAUEA Single lane and shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in the southbound direction between Wailapa Road and Ioane Road, on Monday, March 30, through Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for tree trimming work.

Mayor Michael Victorino signed a relief bill today to launch a $2 million program to assist residents who’ve been severely impacted with job losses from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. “Maui County is establishing the Hawaii Emergency Laulima Program (HELP) to make available $2 million to assist residents who’ve suffered economic hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mayor Victorino said. “In this unprecedented time of uncertainty, we want to reach out to our hard-hit hotel, restaurant, retail and other workers who’ve seen their source of livelihood shut down to slow down the spread of this disease.” “Assistance is intended to make payments for critical needs,” Mayor Victorino said. “We hope to help thousands of households stay afloat during this difficult time. This assistance is for food, medicine, rent, mortgage, utility payments, phone or Internet service, car payments or insurance (car, home and medical).” The County will be working with Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. to implement the program, and provide more details and information to the public. Source: County of Maui I Office of the Mayor

Yesterday, 1,589 passengers arrived in Hawaii on the first day of the state’s 14-day mandatory self-quarantine for all incoming passengers. Of that number, 268 people were visitors, and most of them were either crew members or returning residents. In comparison, last year at the end of March, more than 30,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. This table details the number of people who arrived by air on March 26th. * HNL (Honolulu, Oahu), OGG (Kahului, Maui), KOA (Kona, Hawaii Island), LIH (Lihue, Kauai) Source: Hawai'i Tourism Authority

Gov. David Ige issued a 13th supplementary proclamation which extends the emergency relief period for the 2018 Kaua‘i floods. The proclamation serves to extend authority to spend state funds as appropriated to protect the health, safety and welfare of Kaua‘i residents and visitors. The proclamation supports the state’s efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage and losses caused by the flooding. Gov. Ige signed the initial emergency proclamation for the Kaua‘i floods on April 15, 2018, followed by: Supplementary proclamation issued April 18, 2018 Second supplementary proclamation issued June 17, 2018 Third supplementary proclamation issued by Acting Gov. Douglas S. Chin on Aug. 16, 2018 Fourth supplementary proclamation issued Oct. 15, 2018 Fifth supplementary proclamation issued Dec. 14, 2018 Sixth supplementary proclamation issued Feb. 12, 2019 Seventh supplementary proclamation issued April 12, 2019 Eighth supplementary proclamation issued June 7, 2019 Ninth supplementary proclamation issued Aug. 6, 2019 Tenth supplementary proclamation issued Oct. 2, 2019 Eleventh supplementary issued by Acting Gov. Joshua B. Green on Nov. 29, 2019 Twelfth supplementary proclamation issued Jan. 28, 2020 The 13th supplementary proclamation continues until May 26, 2020, unless it is terminated by a separate proclamation. Source: Office of the Governor

PLEASE NOTE:Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. --- HANA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 360) --- 1) HAIKU (24-HOUR WORK) Lane closure on Hana Highway (Route 360) in the northbound direction in the vicinity of Papaaea Road on Saturday, March 28, through Friday, April 3, over a 24-hour period, for retaining wall work. 2) HAIKU TO HANA (LOCAL ACCESS RESTRICTION) Hāna Highway (Route 360) between Kapakalua Road and Hāna Town is restricted to local traffic until further notice beginning March 18, 2020. The local access restriction is being put in place to address access and congestion concerns due to roadwork and vehicles along the two-lane highway.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.  All projects are weather permitting. To view a map of lane closures scheduled on state roadways for Oahu, please click the following link https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/ --- H-1 FREEWAY --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in both directions between the Keeaumoku Street overpass and the Punahou Street overpass on Sunday, March 29, through Monday, March 30, from 4 p.m. through 12 midnight, for repaving work. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the southbound Likelike Highway onramp to the westbound H-1 Freeway on Sunday night, March 29, through Monday morning, March 30, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for paving and striping work. Motorists are advised to continue south on Kalihi Street, take a right onto North King Street, a right onto Ola Lane where they may enter the westbound H-201 Moanalua Freeway. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the eastbound Airport offramp (Exit 16) to Paiea Street/Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the Middle Street offramp (Exit 19A) from the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. Motorists are advised to take the Likelike Highway offramp (Exit 20A), take a left at North School Street and continue onto Middle Street. 5) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Two lane closures on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction in the vicinity of the Gulick Avenue overpass on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, March 30, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. 6) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Makakilo Drive overpass and the Campbell Industrial Park/Barbers Point Harbor offramp (Exit 1) on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to Makakilo/Kapolei/Kalaeloa offramp (Exit 2) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 7) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) and the Makakilo Drive overpass, on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be directed to the Kapolei/Ewa offramp (Exit 3) as an alternate route. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ 8) PEARL HARBOR (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the Nimitz Highway/Hickam AFB offramp (Exit 15) from the H-1 Freeway in the eastbound direction on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- H-201 MOANALUA FREEWAY --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., for lighting improvements. 2) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway in the westbound direction between the Middle Street overpass and the Funston Road overpass on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. --- KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY (ROUTES 80/83/99) --- 1) HALAWA TO JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (HART JURISDICTION) Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) between Aloha Stadium and Center Drive is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes may be closed as needed on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Center Drive and Salt Lake Boulevard, on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, 24 hours a day. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) in the eastbound direction between Center Drive and Nimitz Highway on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Kamehameha Highway (Route 83) in both directions between the H-1 Freeway and Dillingham Boulevard on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 4) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Lane closure on Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Puuhale Road to Middle Street on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. --- NIMITZ HIGHWAY (ROUTE 92) --- 1) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Richards Street and Awa Street is City Maintained State Highway. Lane closures on Nimitz Highway in both directions between River Street and Richards Street over a 24-hour period, seven days a week. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 2) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Elliott Street and Sand Island Access Road is City Maintained State Highway. Lanes closed in the eastbound direction between Elliott Street and Aolele Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lanes closed in both directions between Sand Island Access Road and Lagoon Drive on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299. 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakawa Street and Kalihi Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Monday morning, March 30, from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., for sewer improvements. 4) HONOLULU (HART JURISDICTION) Nimitz Highway (Route 92) between Awa Street and Halekauwila Street is a City Maintained State Highway Lane closures on Nimitz Highway (Route 92) in both directions between Alakea Street and Awa Street on Sunday, March 29 through Friday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KALAELOA BOULEVARD --- 1) KAPOLEI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Kalaeloa Boulevard in the northbound direction between Kapolei Parkway and Farrington Highway on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., for the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project. Motorists will be detoured to Kapolei Parkway. For more information, visit the Kapolei Interchange Complex Phase 2 project website at https://www.buildkapolei.com/ --- AOLELE STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Aolele Street in the eastbound direction in the vicinity of the Airport toll booths on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., for The Rail project. Motorists will be detoured to Rodgers Street. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 2) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Aolele Street in both directions between Aolewa Place and Lagoon Drive on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for The Rail project. Traffic will be detoured. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 3) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure and traffic shift on Aolele Street in both directions between Nimitz Highway and the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, over a 24-hour period, for The Rail project. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299 --- KAUA STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT CLOSURE) Lane closure on Kaua Street in the westbound direction between Middle Street and Funston Road on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 pm. to 4 a.m., for resurfacing work. --- NORTH KING STREET --- 1) MOANALUA (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closure on North King Street in the westbound direction between Middle Street and Kikowaena Street on Sunday, March 29, through Friday, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. --- MIDDLE STREET --- 1) KALIHI (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Lane closures on Middle Street in both directions in the vicinity of North King Street on Sunday night, March 29, through Friday morning, April 3, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., for repaving work. Traffic will be contraflowed. --- UALENA STREET --- 1) HONOLULU (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK) Closure of Ualena Street in both directions between Ohohia Street and Lagoon Drive on Saturday, March 28, and Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for The Rail project. There will be no street parking along the travel lanes and the sidewalk will be closed. See HART website (https://www.honolulutransit.org/inform/traffic) for additional information or call the rail hotline (808) 566-2299

UPDATE: March 26, 2020: COVID-19 UNEMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) today summarized changes to date to the unemployment insurance law due to COVID-19. The changes include the following: • Waived the one-week waiting period • Suspended the requirement to search for three jobs weekly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 23, 2020: The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced the establishment of a new webform for filing unemployment claims that is available 24/7. Individuals can file claims by using a new online webform and choosing to either file a new claim or continue an existing claim. “Simplifying the web-based application process and establishing an internal phone bank will allow individuals to file claims on a timelier basis,” said DLIR Director Scott Murakami. “I sincerely apologize for the difficulties our community has encountered with our online site for filing claims, but please do not come into our offices as we need everyone’s help to ensure the safety of the community and our staff.” The safest, and most efficient way to apply for unemployment benefits is through the new webform at https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/. The State will backdate claims and deposit unemployment benefits for eligible individuals that were unable to file their claims due to the overload on the online filing system. Individuals filing claims will need an account for depositing funds into (savings or checking), financial institution routing number, and an account number. To be best prepared, please have the contact information and dates of employment for all of your employers over the past 18 months. The department is still taking appointments and resetting passwords during normal business hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Password reset: (808) 762-5751 Phone appointments: (808) 762-5752 The local unemployment offices remain closed to walk-in and in-person services to help arrest the spread of COVID-19. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY Dial 711 then ask for (808) 586-8866

Drive-through testing for COVID-19 will take place again on Monday, March 30, at War Memorial Gym parking lot (700 Halia Nakoa Street in Wailuku). Persons with respiratory symptoms and a history of contact with other ill persons must call to make an appointment. Callers will be screened to see if they are eligible for testing and will be given further instructions. To make an appointment, call (808) 270-7228. Calls will be answered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27. If the phone line is busy or there’s no answer, do not leave a voicemail. Call alternate phone numbers: (808) 500-8118 (808) 500-8117 (808) 500-8120 A total of 162 samples were taken over the course of two days at the drive-through testing site, earlier this week. Monday’s drive-through testing, which will have 100 test kits, is a collaboration between the Hawaii Department of Health Maui District Health Office, the County of Maui, Kaiser Clinics, Maui Memorial Medical Center and Clinical Labs of Hawaii. The goal of the drive-through testing is to help prevent overloading Maui Memorial, which should only be called by people with severe symptoms. Testing may also help to identify and ultimately decrease clusters of disease within the community. The Maui District Health Office notes that as test results come in (expected early next week), there may be a spike in the number of new reported COVID-19 cases. The public is advised that most people who have the virus can recover at home without medical intervention. However, carriers of any virus, including influenza, should avoid all contact with others until symptoms subside in order to avoid spreading the disease. Due to the limited number of test kits, future drive-through testing periods will be announced when they are available. For more information about COVID-19 virus prevention, visit HawaiiCOVID19.com or call 2-1-1. #MauiCounty #MikeVictorino #COVID19 #Coronavirus #WarMemorialGym

Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz (Mililani Mauka, Waipi‘o Acres, Wheeler, Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, portion of Poamoho) is working with the Department of Health (DOH) after a fire gutted state offices that house the Wahiawa Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program early Tuesday morning. The fire caused an estimated $750,000 in damages to the wooden structure and $100,000 to its contents. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, the Senator said that“these offices helped the WIC serve nearly 3,000 of our pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum mothers and their children under the age of 5 with food, nutritional education, and health and social service referrals. “I am deeply disappointed that such a critical service has been disrupted,” he said. “My office and I are working with the DOH to assess the situation. According to the department, the WIC staff will individually update their clients on the plan to ensure services. “The main goal is to keep dollar benefits flowing, especially during a time like now,” Senator Dela Cruz said. He said that the DOH is relying on the Department of Accounting and General Services to help find a new office space for the clinic. The Senator said updates will be provided. Because of the suspicious nature of the blaze, the Honolulu Police Department has launched an arson investigation. Senator Dela Cruz is asking that if anyone has information about this case to please contact Crimestoppers at 955-8300. The public can also submit anonymous tips to [honolulucrimestoppers.org]honolulucrimestoppers.org or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

Coronavirus Update: FDA and FTC Warn Seven Companies Selling Fraudulent Products that Claim to Treat or Prevent COVID-19 FDA NEWS RELEASE: March 9, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products.  These products are unapproved drugs that pose significant risks to patient health and violate federal law.  The FDA and FTC are taking this action as part of their response in protecting Americans during the global COVID-19 outbreak. The warning letters are the first to be issued by the FDA for unapproved products intended to prevent or treat “Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019” (COVID-19). “The FDA considers the sale and promotion of fraudulent COVID-19 products to be a threat to the public health. We have an aggressive surveillance program that routinely monitors online sources for health fraud products, especially during a significant public health issue such as this one,” said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. “We understand consumers are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and urge them to talk to their health care providers, as well as follow advice from other federal agencies about how to prevent the spread of this illness. We will continue to aggressively pursue those that place the public health at risk and hold bad actors accountable.” “There already is a high level of anxiety over the potential spread of coronavirus,” said FTC Chairman Joe Simons. “What we don’t need in this situation are companies preying on consumers by promoting products with fraudulent prevention and treatment claims. These warning letters are just the first step. We’re prepared to take enforcement actions against companies that continue to market this type of scam.” The FDA is particularly concerned that products that claim to cure, treat or prevent serious diseases like COVID-19 may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, leading to serious and life-threatening harm. The FDA and FTC jointly issued warning letters to Vital Silver, Quinessence Aromatherapy Ltd., Xephyr, LLC doing business as N-Ergetics, GuruNanda, LLC, Vivify Holistic Clinic, Herbal Amy LLC, and The Jim Bakker Show.  The products cited in these warning letters are teas, essential oils, tinctures and colloidal silver. The FDA has previously warned that colloidal silver is not safe or effective for treating any disease or condition. The FDA and FTC requested companies respond in 48 hours describing the specific steps they have taken to correct the violations. Companies that sell products that fraudulently claim to prevent, treat or cure COVID-19 may be subject to legal action, including but not limited to seizure or injunction. There are currently no vaccines or drugs approved to treat or prevent COVID-19. Although there are investigational COVID-19 vaccines and treatments under development, these investigational products are in the early stages of product development and have not yet been fully tested for safety or effectiveness. In addition to following up with companies that fail to make adequate corrections, the FDA and FTC will continue to monitor social media, online marketplaces and incoming complaints to help ensure that the companies do not continue to sell fraudulent products under a different company name or on another website. An FDA cross-agency task force has been established and dedicated to closely monitor for fraudulent products related to COVID-19. The task force has already reached out to major retailers to ask for their help in monitoring their online marketplaces for fraudulent products claiming to combat coronavirus and other pathogens. The task force has already worked with major retailers and online marketplaces to remove more than three dozen listings of fraudulent COVID-19 products. Several have already agreed to monitor their marketplaces for COVID-19 claims. The FDA reminds consumers to be cautious of websites and stores selling products that claim to prevent, mitigate, treat, diagnose or cure COVID-19. Fraudulent COVID-19 products may come in many varieties, including dietary supplements and other foods, as well as products purporting to be drugs, medical devices or vaccines. Products that claim to cure, mitigate, treat, diagnose or prevent disease, but are not proven safe and effective for those purposes, defraud consumers of money and can place consumers at risk for serious harm. Using these products may lead to delays in getting proper diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 and other potentially serious diseases and conditions. The FDA encourages health care professionals and consumers to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of COVID-19 products to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. Source: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-update-fda-and-ftc-warn-seven-companies-selling-fraudulent-products-claim-treat-or #FDA #FTC #Coronavirus #COVID19 #ConsumerAlert #PublicServiceAnnouncement