Honolulu pandemic hotline ceasing operations April 14

Apr. 4 — The City and County of Honolulu said today that after more than three years, its pandemic hotline will cease operations at the close of business on April 14. From April 15 to 28, community members who call the 808-768-CITY (2489) hotline will hear a pre-recorded message directing them to call the Department of Customer Services for information about city services. After April 28, the city said the phone number will be activated only as an emergency hotline during hurricanes or other disasters. “The pandemic hotline was always about supporting our communities through the darkest of times,” said…