This thread is for factual updates on Hawaii Travel News - O.N.L.Y.

[Tamaradarann]

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[nerodog]

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[csodjd]

Oahu stay-at-home order starting Thursday for two weeks.

Governor signs off on ‘stay-at-home’ order for Oahu that goes into effect tonight

It comes as the island prepares for another “stay-at-home” order.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

 

[bnoble]

This article summarizes the worsening situation on Oahu.

Hawaii Is No Longer Safe From Covid-19

After largely succeeding in shielding itself for the first four months of the pandemic, Hawaii is being hit hard by Covid-19.

www.wsj.com

Key points:

Throughout the spring and early summer, Hawaii ranked nearly last among U.S. states in cases per 100,000 people, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of Johns Hopkins data. Through Tuesday, Hawaii ranks 19th in cases per 100,000 people this month. Over 70% of Hawaii’s total cases were reported in August and about half of its 51 deaths, more than any other state on both measures.

 

[controller1]

Big Island to close beaches beginning Friday September 4 for two weeks to help stem spread of COVID-19.

Big Island beach and shoreline parks to close for two weeks

For about two weeks, Big Island beach and shoreline parks will be closed in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

www.kitv.com

Restrictions to Return to Big Island Beaches for Labor Day | Big Island Now

Hawai‘i County plans to take preventative action to stop the Labor Day Holiday from producing major COVID-19 spreading events amid the current surge on the Big Island.

bigislandnow.com

 

[slip]

Oahu stay at home order extended for two more weeks. Beaches and parks are open for solo activities.

Dine-in at restaurants still not allowed.

 

[ljmiii]

There are slight modifications for outdoor activities. Parks, beaches and trails will reopen to allow for solo activities, including reading, meditating, eating lunch, jogging and sitting on the beach alone, the mayor said at a news conference at Honolulu Hale.

“One thing we’re not going to do a second time is rush to reopen and then have another spike and have that occur during the holiday season,” Caldwell said.

VIDEO: Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell extends stay-at-home, work-from-home order, with modifications | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

UPDATE: 1:05 p.m.

www.staradvertiser.com

 

[DeniseM]

Some discussion posts have been moved to the Hawaii C-19 discussion thread

 

[slip]

Certainly looks like a no for October 1st.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/...lRFxSQJ_o-3zMMN4zRW4DNm0SncFaIUw37GFpiXJf5hyk

 

[csodjd]

Kauai to allow "resort bubbles" so that you can quarantine anywhere on the resort property and not just in your room, including using pools and restaurants.

Governor approves ‘resort bubbles’ for quarantining visitors on Kauai

The program allows visitors to use resort properties during quarantine as long as they wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

 

[DeniseM]

Some discussion posts have been moved to the Hawaii C-19 discussion thread

 

[DeniseM]

VIDEO: Gov. David Ige says Hawaii COVID-19 pre-arrival testing program to begin Oct. 15 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Gov. David Ige today set Oct. 15 as the new date to launch a pre-arrivals testing program to reopen tourism in Hawaii.

www.staradvertiser.com

 

[controller1]

There had been discussion about 72 hours and would it be exactly 72 hours. The Hawaii State Department of Health has changed the language to "three days" as in "Evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result must be provided upon arrival to the Hawaiian Islands. For this option, the State of Hawai‘i is requiring all travelers to Hawai‘i to take an FDA-authorized NAAT test from a CLIA certified laboratory no earlier than three days before your flight arrival date."

So it would appear as long as one's flight is not delayed to the fourth day one should not be concerned if arrival in Hawaii is 80 hours after taking the test.

https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/#travel-FAQs

 

[DeniseM]

Looks like Oct. 15th is a go:

starting Oct. 15, Ige’s new order says that “travelers who, upon entry into the state, provide written confirmation from a state approved COVID-19 testing facility of a negative test result from a test administered to the traveler within 72 hours from the final leg of departure, will be exempt from the mandatory quarantine.”

Ige’s latest emergency proclamation OKs pre-travel COVID-19 testing and extends travel quarantine, evictions ban | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Gov. David Ige today signed a new emergency proclamation that extends Hawaii’s COVID-19 emergency period through the end of October and officially authorizes a pre-arrivals testing program that would ease travel restrictions for some travelers.

www.staradvertiser.com

 

[slip]

More information on the new Order on Oahu.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/...4PSsNUlKpc1InNK6yyTAOD77LEEckqQryzUfKmevb9OuY

 

[ljmiii]

Text of Gov. Ige's 13th supplementary emergency proclamation. Most of the rest I've seen elsewhere, but I hadn't seen the COVID testing dispensation for interisland travel quarantine before.

"The inter-island quarantine for travelers arriving in the counties of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, Maui and Kalawao (Kalaupapa) remains in place. However, the proclamation empowers the counties to adopt a negative test exception process for travelers subject to the inter-island travel quarantine."

https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2009139-ATG_Thirteenth-Supplementary-Proclamation-for-COVID-19-distribution-signed.pdf

 

[nalismom]

American Airlines will be offering pre-travel testing at DFW:

American Airlines will offer preflight COVID-19 testing at DFW for flights to Hawaii

American Airlines will start preflight COVID-19 testing, including on trips from DFW International Airport to Hawaii, as the carrier tries to boost travel to...

www.dallasnews.com

 

[DeniseM]

Mulitiple discusson posts moved to the discussion thread: https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/t...-oct-15th-new-poll.309304/page-9#post-2512513

 

[HGVC Lover]

Looks like Oct. 15th is a go:

Ige’s latest emergency proclamation OKs pre-travel COVID-19 testing and extends travel quarantine, evictions ban | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Gov. David Ige today signed a new emergency proclamation that extends Hawaii’s COVID-19 emergency period through the end of October and officially authorizes a pre-arrivals testing program that would ease travel restrictions for some travelers.

www.staradvertiser.com

Maybe not.....Island Mayors are meeting with governor and Harry Kim of HI is saying that date might have to be moved for HI island....people need to remember that state directives do not always apply to all islands...stay tuned.

 

[klpca]

Interisland travel is off the table through at least Oct 31 because of limited testing supplies.

Hawaii Travel Advisories & Restrictions

Beginning March 26, 2022, domestic travelers to Hawaii will no longer need to fill out online forms via Safe Travels, no longer have to worry about QR codes, no longer have to provide proof of vaccination, and ultimately, there won't be any additional requirements or restrictions to fly to…

www.hawaii-guide.com

Interisland Travel Won’t Return Any Time Soon | Big Island Now

If events unfold according to current plans, trans-Pacific travelers will return to the Hawaiian Islands with quarantine exemptions before the interisland quarantine is lifted.

bigislandnow.com

 

[csodjd]

Important new information coming right now from the Lt. Gov. press conference. First two are key:

1. Must get a NAAT test within 72 hrs of DEPARTURE to Hawaii.
2. Must get the test from one of their official testing "partners."
3. Under 5 doesn't need a test.
4. Cost is the traveler's responsibility.
5. Will accept the Abbott ID Now test, which is a rapid (< 15 minutes) test.
6. Expect to accept antigen tests down the road with a significant price drop once approved.

They currently have 12 official testing partners. Those partners will be encoding data into the Safe Travels app that allows the Hawaii officials to verify that the result is valid.

I missed the start so I don't have the list of partners but he mentioned Walmart, Kaiser, Quest, LabCorp, and CVS. He said the will have all the details out at least 72 hours before Oct. 15.

 

[DeniseM]

3 discussion posts moved to Discussion Thread.

 

["Roger"]

Caviat emptor -- I know nothing about this site as far as how reliable it is, but the claim is Kauai might have its own set of rules as Hawaii as a whole opens...

Kauai Says Not So Fast On Hawaii's 'Quarantine Free' Travel Plans

Kauai isn't going along with Hawaii's plans to allow travelers carrying a recent negative covid-19 test to skip quarantine and enjoy their trip immediately.

www.godsavethepoints.com

 

[cman]

Big Island opts out of pre-travel testing program | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii island Mayor Harry Kim said he is opting out of the state’s pre-travel testing program starting on Oct. 15, which means mainland visitors going to the Big Island still will be required to quarantine for 14 days.

www.staradvertiser.com

 

[nalismom]

Anyone know if that plan is for sure? Have a trip in early Dec and definitely will not go under those restrictions. Leaves us with very little time to cancel and plan something else. Why in the world didn't the mayor opt out when the plan was first put in place for Aug 1/Sept1/Oct1/Oct15 ??? I understand Kauai is taking a similar stance. True?

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Governors Ige News conference yesterday:

Ige says traveler testing to launch as scheduled, despite safety concerns

The governor said he doesn't expect a "rush" of travelers when the pre-travel testing program begins on Oct. 15.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

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