Kauai long enjoyed being COVID-free. But, since Hawaii began its pre-travel testing program, Kauai has seen steady growth in new cases. The island even experienced its first COVID death recently. As a result, Kauai suspends pre-travel testing to help slow the island's rate of infection. … [Read more...] about Kauai Suspends Pre-Travel Testing – Quarantine Returns
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Big Island Continues to Require Quarantine After 10/15
Hawaii is set to reopen with pre-travel testing in a little over a week. However, Mayor Harry Kim says the Big Island continues to require quarantine after 10/15 since they're opting out of the testing program. … [Read more...] about Big Island Continues to Require Quarantine After 10/15
United Offers COVID Tests to Some Hawaii Passengers
Are you coming to Hawaii when we begin our pre-travel testing on October 15? Here's some news that might make the testing process easier: United offers COVID tests to some Hawaii passengers. … [Read more...] about United Offers COVID Tests to Some Hawaii Passengers
Hawaii to Begin Pre-Travel Testing on October 15
After months of delays, it looks like Hawaii is to begin pre-travel testing on October 15. Finally. And with that program coming online, visitors can begin making their way back to the islands. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin Pre-Travel Testing on October 15
Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Oahu was supposed to return to limited reopening on Thursday. However, numbers remained consistently above 200 over the past two weeks so Oahu lockdown 2.0 has been extended for an additional two weeks - with modifications. … [Read more...] about Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Oahu Reinstates Lockdowns + Uses Quarantine Hotels
Yesterday, Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Governor David Ige, and Lt. Governor Josh Green were joined by Surgeon General Jerome Adams. The purpose? To announce surge testing efforts as Oahu reinstates lockdowns. … [Read more...] about Oahu Reinstates Lockdowns + Uses Quarantine Hotels
If Hawaii Opens Will Tourists Return?
The U.S. is still leading the world in the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Demand for travel is still at historic lows. So, it begs the questions - if Hawaii opens will tourists return? … [Read more...] about If Hawaii Opens Will Tourists Return?
Maui and Kauai Considers Resort Bubbles
With Hawaii's quarantine now in effect until at least October 1, Maui and Kauai considers resort bubbles. Such a concept solves a lot of problems we're currently experiencing. But, will visitors go for it? … [Read more...] about Maui and Kauai Considers Resort Bubbles
Hawaii Travel Quarantine Extended to October 1
With Hawaii's 7-day average positivity rate at 7.8%, new restrictions are going into effect on Oahu, which is the epicenter of the State's outbreak. Plus, the Hawaii travel quarantine is extended to October 1 now. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Travel Quarantine Extended to October 1
Hawaii Should Follow New Zealand
If we want to get COVID-19 under control, Hawaii should follow New Zealand and their COVID response, not Alaska. Yes, there are some things they do that we can't, but we can adopt most of their policies. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Should Follow New Zealand