81 thoughts on “As Kauai COVID cases Skyrocket, What Comes Next”
Richard C
Aloha BOH Bro’s
As has been expressed on several occasions by covid experts there’s no escaping exposure to the virus . Restricted travel to Kauai has held off the inevitable, but thinking the island wasn’t going to experience a surge is ignorance.
Hopefully Kauai’s ability to vaccinate much of their elderly population before a surge will help it avoid what’s going on in India and Brazil.
Laurie G
My concern all along is few returning residents (inter-island or trans-pac) were willing to pay $150 per person to test through Safe Travels. Their preference was to “quarantine” at home, with a couple of check-ins over the 10 day period by the Natl Guard (terrible waste of federal resources). Unless they were locked in a room and given bread and water, these residents were mingling with friends and family throughout the 10 day period.
No reason to blame the tourists who had (via Bubble resorts) and now have (required Safe Travels pre-test) a much higher safety threshold to come to Kauai.
I’ve noticed on the County of Kauai Facebook page that the majority of commenters are NO LONGER bashing the “selfish entitled tourists” as the source. This seems to be a good sign that the locals are not pressuring the Mayor to shut down tourism again.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Laurie.
Thanks. We too have wondered how many people are returning to quarantine but have not seen any data.
Aloha.
Colleen
There should be LOTS and LOTS of data by now if anyone really cared. :0/
Niki S.
Thank you for keeping us up to date. We are a family of three, all fully vaccinated, hoping to come to Kauai at the end of the month. I have been really worried about the increasing numbers, and if Kauai will be shut down again now that our vacation is fully paid for. Please keep us updated. You information has been super valuable. Mahalo.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Niki.
Thanks. Yes, we will keep you updated.
Aloha.
Marjorie k
Since the problem is not the tourists and is the locals the county needs to limit the number in groups able to congregate. Ohana is a huge problem. Big groups/parties of locals gathering is where the issue is occurring. Do not punish the tourists for following the rules when they are not the issue. Interisland travel needs to be tested as well. Either before flying or after arrival if they don’t meet the 3 day prior guideline.
Kristie
Thanks for this information. Husband and I are fully vaccinated and traveling to Kauai for a week on 5/21. Actively monitoring each of your posts.
Jon D
Aloha-If the cases are largely not rleated to mainland travel what possibly could be gained by shutting down again?
thanks
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Jon.
We certainly don’t think that a shutdown is imminent. At the same time, we can’t speak for the county. Information from them isn’t adequate at this time to fully understand their thinking as it relates to visitors, and we believe they are still evaluating how to proceed.
Aloha.
Bobby
I hate to say this but at some point you have to reopen and watch the cases rise. Most of us haven’t had the luxury of being an island and closing our borders. I have always said Kauai is just delaying the inevitable. Is there another option? Stay closed forever?
Joan b
This is what happens when you return to Kauai from an inter island trip with your test results not back. You should be in quarantine but you decide to go to work in a bar. They should also retest anyone who doesn’t have their test results back. Do it at the airport. It’s 15 minutes because I do not trust anyone who says they will quarantine. Kauai’s been in a bubble and many people haven’t lived through what we’ve gone through in CA. it’s a mindset. Everyone who works in the food industry should have been vaccinated a month ago. Get vaccinated!
Thanks for the updates.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Joan.
Thanks for your input on this. There aren’t adequate details being released with is frustrating.
Aloha.
Susan C.
We are fully vaccinated and have been for some time. We are looking forward to our visit to Maui. We will get our test within 72 hours of our flight. Thanks for keeping us informed!
Josh
It was bound to happen once they opened.
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Aloha BOH Bro’s
As has been expressed on several occasions by covid experts there’s no escaping exposure to the virus . Restricted travel to Kauai has held off the inevitable, but thinking the island wasn’t going to experience a surge is ignorance.
Hopefully Kauai’s ability to vaccinate much of their elderly population before a surge will help it avoid what’s going on in India and Brazil.
My concern all along is few returning residents (inter-island or trans-pac) were willing to pay $150 per person to test through Safe Travels. Their preference was to “quarantine” at home, with a couple of check-ins over the 10 day period by the Natl Guard (terrible waste of federal resources). Unless they were locked in a room and given bread and water, these residents were mingling with friends and family throughout the 10 day period.
No reason to blame the tourists who had (via Bubble resorts) and now have (required Safe Travels pre-test) a much higher safety threshold to come to Kauai.
I’ve noticed on the County of Kauai Facebook page that the majority of commenters are NO LONGER bashing the “selfish entitled tourists” as the source. This seems to be a good sign that the locals are not pressuring the Mayor to shut down tourism again.
Hi Laurie.
Thanks. We too have wondered how many people are returning to quarantine but have not seen any data.
Aloha.
There should be LOTS and LOTS of data by now if anyone really cared. :0/
Thank you for keeping us up to date. We are a family of three, all fully vaccinated, hoping to come to Kauai at the end of the month. I have been really worried about the increasing numbers, and if Kauai will be shut down again now that our vacation is fully paid for. Please keep us updated. You information has been super valuable. Mahalo.
Hi Niki.
Thanks. Yes, we will keep you updated.
Aloha.
Since the problem is not the tourists and is the locals the county needs to limit the number in groups able to congregate. Ohana is a huge problem. Big groups/parties of locals gathering is where the issue is occurring. Do not punish the tourists for following the rules when they are not the issue. Interisland travel needs to be tested as well. Either before flying or after arrival if they don’t meet the 3 day prior guideline.
Thanks for this information. Husband and I are fully vaccinated and traveling to Kauai for a week on 5/21. Actively monitoring each of your posts.
Aloha-If the cases are largely not rleated to mainland travel what possibly could be gained by shutting down again?
thanks
Hi Jon.
We certainly don’t think that a shutdown is imminent. At the same time, we can’t speak for the county. Information from them isn’t adequate at this time to fully understand their thinking as it relates to visitors, and we believe they are still evaluating how to proceed.
Aloha.
I hate to say this but at some point you have to reopen and watch the cases rise. Most of us haven’t had the luxury of being an island and closing our borders. I have always said Kauai is just delaying the inevitable. Is there another option? Stay closed forever?
This is what happens when you return to Kauai from an inter island trip with your test results not back. You should be in quarantine but you decide to go to work in a bar. They should also retest anyone who doesn’t have their test results back. Do it at the airport. It’s 15 minutes because I do not trust anyone who says they will quarantine. Kauai’s been in a bubble and many people haven’t lived through what we’ve gone through in CA. it’s a mindset. Everyone who works in the food industry should have been vaccinated a month ago. Get vaccinated!
Thanks for the updates.
Hi Joan.
Thanks for your input on this. There aren’t adequate details being released with is frustrating.
Aloha.
We are fully vaccinated and have been for some time. We are looking forward to our visit to Maui. We will get our test within 72 hours of our flight. Thanks for keeping us informed!
It was bound to happen once they opened.