81 thoughts on “As Kauai COVID cases Skyrocket, What Comes Next”
Debbie C
Hi,
I’m so sorry to hear this! I hope Kauai can get this under control, for everyone’s sake.
Marsha S
We are traveling to Kaui on May 29 and we are fully vaccinated. We are so hopeful that the Covid testing will not be needed by then. We are traveling from Ohio to Seattle, and the test must be done 72 hours prior Seattle time. It will be a mess if our flights are delayed. Please let vaccinated vistors forego the Covid testing.
Patrick G
Marsha, we were just in Kauai and now in Maui. Just make a reservation for your covid test in Seattle as they can book up well in advance. Make sure it’s through a trusted partner of the Safe Travels site. Kauai is absolutely beautiful right now and the lack of tourists is actually quite nice if you like getting out and about with those waterfall hikes or lounging around the beach or pools. Good luck
John
I’ve made three trips to Seattle and no problem with getting an appointment….it was on Hawaiian and they have quite a few options listed on their website if anyone wants a list. I used Worksite labs with no problem, drive through testing and only $90….
They are exclusive to Hawaiian Air only though. So easy to get an appointment
Robin M
Is Kuilima Cove on Oahu open to the public during Turtle Bay construction?
Barbara C
I am currently vacationing in Kauai and, after speaking to an employee at Duke’s, feel that they are very concerned about keeping Kauai open and keeping their jobs. This person openly offered that the problem is the locals, not the tourists that are here. I can tell you that everyone at the airport and hotels, stores and most tours, etc. are wearing masks. You will be asked to leave or refused entry if you don’t comply. The people I’ve met here are concerned about their health, but I think they also fear for the loss of their jobs.
It seemed far more relaxed on the Big Island where I was last week.
I’m pleased that the mayor released that tourists are not the problem. I rarely see anyone at our resort not wearing a mask, except at the pool where they aren’t required. The people here are welcoming and I really don’t want them to suffer through another shutdown.
Mike
Why shut down to tourists? From all the reports I just read, 98% of these new cases are community driven. Plus, the few tourists cases have been outside these LOCAL events. Sounds more likely any tourist involvement may have been, a tourist getting COVID from a Local vs the other way around.
Have all those months of isolation created some form of complacency on the island?
I’m sure they’ll get under control in a week or so…
67,000 people on Kauai? Sounds like widespread vaccination could be completely rather rapidly. Might be the best for everyone.
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Hi,
I’m so sorry to hear this! I hope Kauai can get this under control, for everyone’s sake.
We are traveling to Kaui on May 29 and we are fully vaccinated. We are so hopeful that the Covid testing will not be needed by then. We are traveling from Ohio to Seattle, and the test must be done 72 hours prior Seattle time. It will be a mess if our flights are delayed. Please let vaccinated vistors forego the Covid testing.
Marsha, we were just in Kauai and now in Maui. Just make a reservation for your covid test in Seattle as they can book up well in advance. Make sure it’s through a trusted partner of the Safe Travels site. Kauai is absolutely beautiful right now and the lack of tourists is actually quite nice if you like getting out and about with those waterfall hikes or lounging around the beach or pools. Good luck
I’ve made three trips to Seattle and no problem with getting an appointment….it was on Hawaiian and they have quite a few options listed on their website if anyone wants a list. I used Worksite labs with no problem, drive through testing and only $90….
They are exclusive to Hawaiian Air only though. So easy to get an appointment
Is Kuilima Cove on Oahu open to the public during Turtle Bay construction?
I am currently vacationing in Kauai and, after speaking to an employee at Duke’s, feel that they are very concerned about keeping Kauai open and keeping their jobs. This person openly offered that the problem is the locals, not the tourists that are here. I can tell you that everyone at the airport and hotels, stores and most tours, etc. are wearing masks. You will be asked to leave or refused entry if you don’t comply. The people I’ve met here are concerned about their health, but I think they also fear for the loss of their jobs.
It seemed far more relaxed on the Big Island where I was last week.
I’m pleased that the mayor released that tourists are not the problem. I rarely see anyone at our resort not wearing a mask, except at the pool where they aren’t required. The people here are welcoming and I really don’t want them to suffer through another shutdown.
Why shut down to tourists? From all the reports I just read, 98% of these new cases are community driven. Plus, the few tourists cases have been outside these LOCAL events. Sounds more likely any tourist involvement may have been, a tourist getting COVID from a Local vs the other way around.
Have all those months of isolation created some form of complacency on the island?
I’m sure they’ll get under control in a week or so…
67,000 people on Kauai? Sounds like widespread vaccination could be completely rather rapidly. Might be the best for everyone.