HSTA holds virtual news conference on COVID-19 cases at schools

Posted: Aug 11, 2020 / 11:50 AM HST / Updated: Aug 11, 2020 / 12:02 PM HST

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii State Teachers Association held a virtual news conference to discuss the lack of transparency and public notification about coronavirus cases at Hawaii’s public schools.

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HSTA will also released a list of campuses that have been associated with COVID-19 cases in recent days.

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