Lt. Gov. says COVID-19 hospitalizations lowest in months

Posted: Sep 28, 2020 / 10:40 AM HST / Updated: Sep 28, 2020 / 10:41 AM HST

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Lt. Gov. Josh Green says hospitalizations in Hawaii because of COVID-19 are the lowest in months.

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He joined Wake Up 2day to talk about that and the steps moving forward with the pre-test travel program. He also answered viewer questions.

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