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

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Yep, it’s official, August 1st.
You can test no longer than three days before you leave for no quarantine or you can take a test in Hawaii and have to quarantine until you get the results back. I have heard tests are $149 outside of Hawaii and $200 in Hawaii.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=268804184190274
 
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I read yesterday that 14 Hawaiian Airline Attendants tested positive after attending training in Honolulu.
 
Saw the Article online. No social distancing or masks during the Training.
 
Friendly reminder: This thread is for factual Hawaii travel updates only - like government announcements.

A number of posts have been moved to the Hawaii Coronavirus Discussion Thread
 
1Kflyerguy said:
Was there some official comment or discussion from the governor about moving to a 5 day window for testing?
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They alluded to it in recent update as the 3-day turnaround is challenging.
My opinion is that 5 days is reasonable (risk-wise), but prefer it required for all except allowing 14-day quarantine for HI residents.
Gov. Ige?

I realize that opinion is the lowest form of knowledge...


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the governor, David Ige, just posted this:

The mayors and I have had productive meetings this week about the pre-travel testing program. We are assessing the current situation in Hawaiʻi and on the mainland, and we’ll make an announcement when we are satisfied that the plans will protect the health and safety of our residents and guests. #HawaiiCOVID19

https://www.facebook.com/GovernorDavidIge/?__tn__=%2CdkCH-R-R&eid=ARAwHAqq9Dt2eOG6f7smcxEI0NdSZMvvH1tfmOVqGVLBwLlHSTh8NXleqh64pqWqWu_Ieb7zDzRn7O5L&hc_ref=ARTVIFM8JuvKwg-2wzWJ0yKuEmY_gEs9kP0aAVh45B37cn1GIqxfTKaRmt7fpDP4JXU&hc_location=group
 
www.staradvertiser.com

Hawaii reports record high of 60 new coronavirus cases; 375 active infections statewide | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii hit another record number of daily coronavirus cases today with 60 new infections, mostly on Oahu.
www.staradvertiser.com
“We’re concerned that this relatively high level of cases is persisting on Oahu. Some of the cases we’re reporting today are associated with existing clusters, known cases and household spread, but others are new, unassociated cases that indicate increasing community spread,” state Health Director Bruce Anderson said in a news release. “In contact tracing, we continue to identify cases connected with gatherings or just hanging out with close friends. Until we all recognize the importance of physically distancing from people outside of their households and wearing masks, we face the prospect of even higher numbers.”
 
DeniseM said:
www.staradvertiser.com

Hawaii reports record high of 60 new coronavirus cases; 375 active infections statewide | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii hit another record number of daily coronavirus cases today with 60 new infections, mostly on Oahu.
www.staradvertiser.com
“We’re concerned that this relatively high level of cases is persisting on Oahu. Some of the cases we’re reporting today are associated with existing clusters, known cases and household spread, but others are new, unassociated cases that indicate increasing community spread,” state Health Director Bruce Anderson said in a news release. “In contact tracing, we continue to identify cases connected with gatherings or just hanging out with close friends. Until we all recognize the importance of physically distancing from people outside of their households and wearing masks, we face the prospect of even higher numbers.”
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Lt. Gov. speaks to this. He says he's most interested in a weekly average (recognizing that a breakout can disappear within two weeks if contained) and the infection rate. He noted that they have increased testing and that's contributing to the increased numbers.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

Lt. Gov. Josh Green discusses concerns after Hawaii sees spike in cases

Lt. Gov. Josh Green talked about reopening plans for both schools and tourism after Hawaii reported its highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com www.hawaiinewsnow.com
 
csodjd said:
Lt. Gov. speaks to this. He says he's most interested in a weekly average (recognizing that a breakout can disappear within two weeks if contained) and the infection rate. He noted that they have increased testing and that's contributing to the increased numbers.

www.hawaiinewsnow.com

Lt. Gov. Josh Green discusses concerns after Hawaii sees spike in cases

Lt. Gov. Josh Green talked about reopening plans for both schools and tourism after Hawaii reported its highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
www.hawaiinewsnow.com www.hawaiinewsnow.com
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Isn't that an admission that they have had more Covid but they were just not testing enough?
 
DannyTS said:
Isn't that an admission that they have had more Covid but they were just not testing enough?
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I suspect that's the case everywhere, that more testing will reveal more cases, especially where you have to have symptoms or exposure to get tested. That's why hospitalization and infection rates are better measures of what's going on.
 
County of Kaua'i

-Mayor Kawakami announces new emergency rules in light of recent spike in cases statewide--

LĪHU’E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami’s announces new and amended emergency rules in light of the recent spike in cases across the state. Gov. David Ige has authorized Mayor Kawakami to amend Emergency Rule 13, relating to gatherings, and Rule 6, relating to masks. Additionally, Mayor Kawakami announced new Emergency Rule 14, relating to long-term use of Transient Vacation Rentals (TVRs).

Amended Emergency Rule 6 requires that all persons age five and older wear some form of cloth face coverings over their nose and mouth – whether indoors or outdoors – whenever they are with anyone not in their immediate household. There are limited exceptions to this rule, such as while eating or drinking, entering a financial institution, interacting with someone who may rely on lip reading for communication, or when exercising outdoors if physical distancing of at least six feet can be maintained. A person who is unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition or disability must have a medical exemption provided by a medical doctor, advanced practice registered nurse, or doctor of osteopathy. Medical exemptions should not specify the medical condition that precludes the wearing of face coverings.

Amended Emergency Rule 13 further restricts indoor gatherings as several recent clusters have been tied to social events. The highest risk of disease transmission occurs while indoors, so indoor gatherings are now limited to a maximum of 10 people. If people must gather they should do so outside. Outdoor gatherings remain at a maximum limit of 100 people. Mask wearing, physical distancing and other CDC guidelines must be maintained during all gatherings. Emergency Rule 13 applies to casual, social gatherings only and does not apply to allowable businesses, operations, or activities.

Some transient visitors are stating that they are new residents in an attempt to avoid quarantining at a hotel, as currently required. Irresponsible transient vacation rental operators are creating six month leases, with separate agreements to break the leases early to accommodate transient visitors. Officials have noticed that multiple “new residents” are producing long-term leases at the same address. Emergency Rule 14 addresses this loophole by stating that no transient vacation rental or homestay, as defined by the Kaua‘i County Code, may be designated as a quarantine location for a new resident more than once in any six month period. The property owner, property manager, landlord, tenant, and guest shall each be responsible for ensuring compliance with this rule.
Any person violating any rule of the governor or mayor, if convicted, could face a fine of up to $5,000 or a serve up to a year in jail.

To view the Governor’s proclamations and the Mayor’s emergency rules, please visit the KEMA website, www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.

Direct Link: https://www.kauai.gov/Portals/0/Civ...tions/Mayor's Emergency Rule #14 20200724.pdf
 
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