114 thoughts on “Breaking: Hawaii Travel Starts With NO 2nd Test/Quarantine”
Morgan T
People from the mainland should give up coming to Hawaii in 2021 and just stay home. There are plenty of other places to vacation. Why would you want to go to Hawaii for a pleasure trip now? It won’t kill you to wait another year.
Jerald
Don’t believe it. You get there and all is bogus…
Jan T
It’s a shame that the residents of the Hawaiian Islands pay the price for the elected officials not having a plan in place for retesting visitors to our Islands. This has been a mess from day one. Thousands of us continue to be on unemployment while the elected government officials continue to collect full pay. Teachers included. We have to get back to business and step up to the plate like the mainland has.
Stop playing with the lives of thousands of residents who voted you in to office.
Paul C
its a shame that people such as yourself thinks the mainland is any more organized than your state is. Its not! Most of us are still not back to work. i have been fortunate as I am an essential worker but I am really not sure where you get the mainland is all back to normal. Places that have opened up are spiking with cases of covid all over the place. I want you to get back to work as well but do you really want millions of visitors bringing the virus to your home islands?
deej
Heck No. I don’t want visitors here until there is two step testing, a trial period of interisland travel only, and better quarantine tracking and case tracking. I hate that the governor is giving in to $ over safety of our people. We’ve been sacrificing since March, and until July we were doing pretty well, while places on the mainland went loose and stats went crazy.
Harry B
So what happened that caused all the cases in Hawaii from July onward as there was basically no tourism to speak of?
Tj
Harry … You took the words right out of my mouth!
deej
You have access to google. It’s all out there.
John
Yes and don’t forget…if it’s on the internet is has to be true!
deej
John, newspapers are on the internet. The same ones we locals get. Enough with the sarcasm.
Tj
Responding to Paul C. Actually, the mainland “is”getting back to normal. With the exception of a few democratic run states, the rest of us are almost back to normal. But much like Hawaii, who is also a democrat run state, there are some states on the mainland that are still being locked down. Fortunately the majority of mainland states are being carefully reopened and I might say doing VERY well! Paul, you say states that are reopening are spiking Covid cases. What you neglect to mention is that a very large percentage of those testing positive are either A-symptomatic or are experiencing very minimal symptoms. Much has been learned since the pandemic began earlier this year. Treatments and protection protocols have advanced very quickly. Currently, those under 65 that contract Covid have a 99.025% of complete recovery. Those over 65 have a 98.083% chance of complete recovery. Being that such a small percentage of those that contract Covid become very ill, that should not be a reason to close down entire city’s and states. Let’s be realistic about this and do what is right for everyone. It’s senseless to destroy both the economic viability and the lives of those living in democratic controlled states based on such a low percentage of Covid deaths. Yes, even one death is too many. However, we all take chances everyday. When we get into a car we’re risking auto accidents. When we cross a street we risk being hit by a car. Life is full of risks each and every day. We need to live our lives. Being confined to our homes is not living. Let’s all be smart about Covid but continue to live. Life is too short as it is.
ENJOY LIFE!
Aloha & Mahalo!
TJ
Paul C
TJ do you even know what Asymptomatic means? It means you have the virus dont know it and spread it to others unless your using mitigation. So you actually made my point for me. If you are asymptomatic you above all others need to stay home.
And the mainland is getting back to normal? Ok Florida, Texas and Arizona and a number of red states cases are spiking. I live in Oregon we never fully shut down here but we did put strong regulations into place. The places that continue to have covid cases are directly because people flaunted the fact they were not going to follow the rules. One of our biggest spikes was a church group in eastern oregon. 250 cases in one small town.
You say we all take chances every day. Ok sure when you speed down the road your taking a chance but thats a choice. You dont know who is asymptomatic and who could share the virus with you. Then your asymptomatic and share the virus with others.
So many have no choice but to go to work sick or not. Thats how colds and flus spread and also now how the virus will spread. Its in the white house the safest bubble on earth. And your cool with that and just willing to take a chance? I would like to see my granddaughters grow up. Be safe. Wear a mask. Socially distance and wash your hands often. Its not political its the right thing to do
Brenda H.
Well said, Paul C. It’s not political, the virus doesn’t care who you vote for, and the state COVID maps show that. I live in Texas, a “red” state, and our COVID cases are rising. Masks, social distancing and hand cleansing is the key right now.
Paul C
thank you
Brenda K.
Well said. In Texas we had an 18 day period in Dallas County with 1000 to 1800 cases per day. After that spike we went down every day. Our restaurant and churches are open at 75%. The largest hospital in Dallas has closed their Covid ward because it was empty. The cases are so low now that they do not report the numbers daily. The death rate is down as well.
Roy H
As I understand it. The mayor of the Big Island has opted out of the 72 hr pre test program. You can no longer go to the Big Island without that 14 day quarantine issue period. From what I have read, the governor of Hawaii has allowed the mayors to opt out of the pre test program if they wish. Do you know anything more?
Mahalo Guys
Hello, I hope everyone is well. I am a Mom wanting to get to the big island since May. I know that not seeing my children is small potatoes compared to the pain some people have had to endure because of covid, however, we have rescheduled multiple times. I thought November would work. I have a flight for November that it now looks like I will have to cancel or change. I was coming alone in November and my husband and I are planning a trip in January-who knows if that will be allowed. We would be respectful of everyone’s health as we are here. Here, we can go to restaurants, doctors and the store we just wear masks and in some cases we are screened and our temp taken. (This is not Florida, but Democratic run IL). We can even visit our 95 year old Mother in Nursing home, with proper screening. That senior living /nursing home has had a flare up with staff, quickly handled it and no seniors have contracted covid there. I urge the leaders in Hawaii to carefully open, put precautions in place that people can honor. Our restaurants and such are allowed 50% capacity or outdoors 6 feet apart. It seems the gears are starting to turn ever so slowly and it gives hope. Also, I know young people who have contracted covid. They are fine. Many of their friends have taken their turn with it and again are fine. I personally don’t know anyone who has been hospitalized. I don’t have the answers, just venting my opinion. It’s not just rich people missing out on their vacations, some everyday folks just want to visit you good people in Hawaii.
Karen C
Is Hawaii island really able to opt out of the pre-testing program? This is getting crazy.
Craiger
Josh Green has continually directed folks go to the website hawaiicovid19.com for all the latest, most central information. The questions I am seeing on your own webpage regarding HNL connections is answered on that site. They have been good on keeping it updated.
Dan P
Wow. Star Advertiser saying Big eye Mayor Harry Kim sticking to 14 day Quarantine, after Ige “GAVE THEM THE OPTION…!” Please tell me I heard wrong, is that what you heard too? Good grief.
Thank you guys for being on our side.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Dan.
Yes, you heard that correctly, which we just posted among other changes of the day.
Aloha.
Melanie A
I am super excited but you know how they like to wait till the very last second to change their minds. If this isnt pushed back or a second test required on Oct 14. I will be amazed.
Paul C
This is absolutely ridiculous. Too many politicians there more worried about business than people and not really concerning themselves with the virus. As of today we have put off our 2021 plans out to 2022. Its just not safe and when millions start to pour into Hawaii the virus is going to get out of control.
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People from the mainland should give up coming to Hawaii in 2021 and just stay home. There are plenty of other places to vacation. Why would you want to go to Hawaii for a pleasure trip now? It won’t kill you to wait another year.
Don’t believe it. You get there and all is bogus…
It’s a shame that the residents of the Hawaiian Islands pay the price for the elected officials not having a plan in place for retesting visitors to our Islands. This has been a mess from day one. Thousands of us continue to be on unemployment while the elected government officials continue to collect full pay. Teachers included. We have to get back to business and step up to the plate like the mainland has.
Stop playing with the lives of thousands of residents who voted you in to office.
its a shame that people such as yourself thinks the mainland is any more organized than your state is. Its not! Most of us are still not back to work. i have been fortunate as I am an essential worker but I am really not sure where you get the mainland is all back to normal. Places that have opened up are spiking with cases of covid all over the place. I want you to get back to work as well but do you really want millions of visitors bringing the virus to your home islands?
Heck No. I don’t want visitors here until there is two step testing, a trial period of interisland travel only, and better quarantine tracking and case tracking. I hate that the governor is giving in to $ over safety of our people. We’ve been sacrificing since March, and until July we were doing pretty well, while places on the mainland went loose and stats went crazy.
So what happened that caused all the cases in Hawaii from July onward as there was basically no tourism to speak of?
Harry … You took the words right out of my mouth!
You have access to google. It’s all out there.
Yes and don’t forget…if it’s on the internet is has to be true!
John, newspapers are on the internet. The same ones we locals get. Enough with the sarcasm.
Responding to Paul C. Actually, the mainland “is”getting back to normal. With the exception of a few democratic run states, the rest of us are almost back to normal. But much like Hawaii, who is also a democrat run state, there are some states on the mainland that are still being locked down. Fortunately the majority of mainland states are being carefully reopened and I might say doing VERY well! Paul, you say states that are reopening are spiking Covid cases. What you neglect to mention is that a very large percentage of those testing positive are either A-symptomatic or are experiencing very minimal symptoms. Much has been learned since the pandemic began earlier this year. Treatments and protection protocols have advanced very quickly. Currently, those under 65 that contract Covid have a 99.025% of complete recovery. Those over 65 have a 98.083% chance of complete recovery. Being that such a small percentage of those that contract Covid become very ill, that should not be a reason to close down entire city’s and states. Let’s be realistic about this and do what is right for everyone. It’s senseless to destroy both the economic viability and the lives of those living in democratic controlled states based on such a low percentage of Covid deaths. Yes, even one death is too many. However, we all take chances everyday. When we get into a car we’re risking auto accidents. When we cross a street we risk being hit by a car. Life is full of risks each and every day. We need to live our lives. Being confined to our homes is not living. Let’s all be smart about Covid but continue to live. Life is too short as it is.
ENJOY LIFE!
Aloha & Mahalo!
TJ
TJ do you even know what Asymptomatic means? It means you have the virus dont know it and spread it to others unless your using mitigation. So you actually made my point for me. If you are asymptomatic you above all others need to stay home.
And the mainland is getting back to normal? Ok Florida, Texas and Arizona and a number of red states cases are spiking. I live in Oregon we never fully shut down here but we did put strong regulations into place. The places that continue to have covid cases are directly because people flaunted the fact they were not going to follow the rules. One of our biggest spikes was a church group in eastern oregon. 250 cases in one small town.
You say we all take chances every day. Ok sure when you speed down the road your taking a chance but thats a choice. You dont know who is asymptomatic and who could share the virus with you. Then your asymptomatic and share the virus with others.
So many have no choice but to go to work sick or not. Thats how colds and flus spread and also now how the virus will spread. Its in the white house the safest bubble on earth. And your cool with that and just willing to take a chance? I would like to see my granddaughters grow up. Be safe. Wear a mask. Socially distance and wash your hands often. Its not political its the right thing to do
Well said, Paul C. It’s not political, the virus doesn’t care who you vote for, and the state COVID maps show that. I live in Texas, a “red” state, and our COVID cases are rising. Masks, social distancing and hand cleansing is the key right now.
thank you
Well said. In Texas we had an 18 day period in Dallas County with 1000 to 1800 cases per day. After that spike we went down every day. Our restaurant and churches are open at 75%. The largest hospital in Dallas has closed their Covid ward because it was empty. The cases are so low now that they do not report the numbers daily. The death rate is down as well.
As I understand it. The mayor of the Big Island has opted out of the 72 hr pre test program. You can no longer go to the Big Island without that 14 day quarantine issue period. From what I have read, the governor of Hawaii has allowed the mayors to opt out of the pre test program if they wish. Do you know anything more?
Mahalo Guys
Hi Roy.
We just don’t think this will be the last word. That’s about all that we know beyond this: https://beatofhawaii.com/big-island-wont-reopen-october-15-could-honolulu-offer-on-arrival-tests/.
Aloha.
Hello, I hope everyone is well. I am a Mom wanting to get to the big island since May. I know that not seeing my children is small potatoes compared to the pain some people have had to endure because of covid, however, we have rescheduled multiple times. I thought November would work. I have a flight for November that it now looks like I will have to cancel or change. I was coming alone in November and my husband and I are planning a trip in January-who knows if that will be allowed. We would be respectful of everyone’s health as we are here. Here, we can go to restaurants, doctors and the store we just wear masks and in some cases we are screened and our temp taken. (This is not Florida, but Democratic run IL). We can even visit our 95 year old Mother in Nursing home, with proper screening. That senior living /nursing home has had a flare up with staff, quickly handled it and no seniors have contracted covid there. I urge the leaders in Hawaii to carefully open, put precautions in place that people can honor. Our restaurants and such are allowed 50% capacity or outdoors 6 feet apart. It seems the gears are starting to turn ever so slowly and it gives hope. Also, I know young people who have contracted covid. They are fine. Many of their friends have taken their turn with it and again are fine. I personally don’t know anyone who has been hospitalized. I don’t have the answers, just venting my opinion. It’s not just rich people missing out on their vacations, some everyday folks just want to visit you good people in Hawaii.
Is Hawaii island really able to opt out of the pre-testing program? This is getting crazy.
Josh Green has continually directed folks go to the website hawaiicovid19.com for all the latest, most central information. The questions I am seeing on your own webpage regarding HNL connections is answered on that site. They have been good on keeping it updated.
Wow. Star Advertiser saying Big eye Mayor Harry Kim sticking to 14 day Quarantine, after Ige “GAVE THEM THE OPTION…!” Please tell me I heard wrong, is that what you heard too? Good grief.
Thank you guys for being on our side.
Hi Dan.
Yes, you heard that correctly, which we just posted among other changes of the day.
Aloha.
I am super excited but you know how they like to wait till the very last second to change their minds. If this isnt pushed back or a second test required on Oct 14. I will be amazed.
This is absolutely ridiculous. Too many politicians there more worried about business than people and not really concerning themselves with the virus. As of today we have put off our 2021 plans out to 2022. Its just not safe and when millions start to pour into Hawaii the virus is going to get out of control.