100 thoughts on “Arriving Hawaii Visitors Can Expect These Changes Ahead”
Dayna R.
It’s disheartening to see all this money spent on temperature taking.
Taking one’s temperature is a very low-yield test—many asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic carriers
of nCovid19 do not have fevers. And generally, people (adults specifically) feel lousy when they have
even a low-grade fever, meaning, a fever is usually a late sign.
Bob J
And temperature screens can be defeated by 2 Tylenol. How much was spent on this nonsense?
Robert H.
Sounds like Nazi Germany to me. Invasion of your rights. “Papers please’
Rick S.
These measures really seem to be worth trying. The biggest concern I can see with this plan is the potential weak point of too few staff and maybe a little too much reliance on a “guarantee” we expect out of technology.
Having said that, I think we have to try it. It seems reasonable as far as risk. We know there will still be a perceived “spike” in cases as nothing absent a “cure” is guaranteed. Still, we must try to resist the natural reaction to overreact. We simply must try to put the toe in the proverbial water and see. We cannot just wait to wait.
This plan to date does sound the most reasonable balance between those that would wait forever, vs those who insist Covid 19 is some sort of hoax. Let’s go forward!! …..With caution!!
Hal m
For the SafeTravels app can I print out the code or will I required to have/carry a smartphone?
JasonG
You can also print it out. Here is the info from the safe travels website:
“The State of Hawaii is announcing a new online Safe Travels application will be mandatory for all travelers on Sept. 1. This new digital application, which collects the required health and travel information, is critical to protecting the health of our residents and visitors alike. Safe Travels is one part of a multi-layered screening process which includes arrival temperature checks, and secondary screening for those with symptoms or temperatures of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Travelers are encouraged to enter their information and trip details well in advance of their flight. Once their health information is entered within 24 hours of departure, travelers will receive a QR code via email. The QR code on their mobile device or printed on paper gets scanned by the airport screener upon arrival. More information on the process can be found by clicking here.
Sara D.
Ok, I am so done with Hawaii. Your governor is loco. I would rather travel where I am can roam around. The poor staff that have lost their jobs. Lots of unemployment. Too late.. I have a brother on Haleiwa, Think I will stay mainland. Adios Hawaii!
Kenneth F
It seems like this novel Safe Travel App for Visitors is really an App to help the Hawaii Arrival Inspectors and Hawaii Government to check information and record information. It is not to allow vistiors to come without the 14 day quarnatine which is what visitors really want, not a record keeping system
Michael N.
Sounds like the covid paranoia level is lowering. Still has a way to go. Looking forward to spending my tourist dollars when it does return to normal.
Linda D.
Thank you for your updates. I’m confused? Is the 14 day quarantine still in place along with these additional requirements? Thank you.
Linda
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Linda.
There is no change in the 14-day quarantine at this time. We’ll advise as soon as we learn more. These will be in effect in any regard.
ALoha.
jennifer w
Are you kidding??? Correct me if I’m wrong but the reason the “leadership” didn’t embrace this temperature surveillance earlier is that it is possible to reduce a fever with medication. So once again, the government is spending millions to do something dumb- who is accountable for yet, another failed attempt to “protect” the people? When is the government going to admit that we can’t outrun a virus? This temperature monitoring is ridiculous and the facial recognition is just the beginning of much more surveillance. It will never go away, there will be another excuse to keep it. And then there will be more proclamations, decrees, regulations to keep us “safe”. Beware.
Michele
Seems ambitious for Hawaii to create a plan effective next week, but the app/website isn’t completed yet. I’ll keep waiting …
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It’s disheartening to see all this money spent on temperature taking.
Taking one’s temperature is a very low-yield test—many asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic carriers
of nCovid19 do not have fevers. And generally, people (adults specifically) feel lousy when they have
even a low-grade fever, meaning, a fever is usually a late sign.
And temperature screens can be defeated by 2 Tylenol. How much was spent on this nonsense?
Sounds like Nazi Germany to me. Invasion of your rights. “Papers please’
These measures really seem to be worth trying. The biggest concern I can see with this plan is the potential weak point of too few staff and maybe a little too much reliance on a “guarantee” we expect out of technology.
Having said that, I think we have to try it. It seems reasonable as far as risk. We know there will still be a perceived “spike” in cases as nothing absent a “cure” is guaranteed. Still, we must try to resist the natural reaction to overreact. We simply must try to put the toe in the proverbial water and see. We cannot just wait to wait.
This plan to date does sound the most reasonable balance between those that would wait forever, vs those who insist Covid 19 is some sort of hoax. Let’s go forward!! …..With caution!!
For the SafeTravels app can I print out the code or will I required to have/carry a smartphone?
You can also print it out. Here is the info from the safe travels website:
“The State of Hawaii is announcing a new online Safe Travels application will be mandatory for all travelers on Sept. 1. This new digital application, which collects the required health and travel information, is critical to protecting the health of our residents and visitors alike. Safe Travels is one part of a multi-layered screening process which includes arrival temperature checks, and secondary screening for those with symptoms or temperatures of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Travelers are encouraged to enter their information and trip details well in advance of their flight. Once their health information is entered within 24 hours of departure, travelers will receive a QR code via email. The QR code on their mobile device or printed on paper gets scanned by the airport screener upon arrival. More information on the process can be found by clicking here.
Ok, I am so done with Hawaii. Your governor is loco. I would rather travel where I am can roam around. The poor staff that have lost their jobs. Lots of unemployment. Too late.. I have a brother on Haleiwa, Think I will stay mainland. Adios Hawaii!
It seems like this novel Safe Travel App for Visitors is really an App to help the Hawaii Arrival Inspectors and Hawaii Government to check information and record information. It is not to allow vistiors to come without the 14 day quarnatine which is what visitors really want, not a record keeping system
Sounds like the covid paranoia level is lowering. Still has a way to go. Looking forward to spending my tourist dollars when it does return to normal.
Thank you for your updates. I’m confused? Is the 14 day quarantine still in place along with these additional requirements? Thank you.
Linda
Hi Linda.
There is no change in the 14-day quarantine at this time. We’ll advise as soon as we learn more. These will be in effect in any regard.
ALoha.
Are you kidding??? Correct me if I’m wrong but the reason the “leadership” didn’t embrace this temperature surveillance earlier is that it is possible to reduce a fever with medication. So once again, the government is spending millions to do something dumb- who is accountable for yet, another failed attempt to “protect” the people? When is the government going to admit that we can’t outrun a virus? This temperature monitoring is ridiculous and the facial recognition is just the beginning of much more surveillance. It will never go away, there will be another excuse to keep it. And then there will be more proclamations, decrees, regulations to keep us “safe”. Beware.
Seems ambitious for Hawaii to create a plan effective next week, but the app/website isn’t completed yet. I’ll keep waiting …