As it stands now, it is confusing, even for us here, as to when masks are required.
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As it stands now, it is confusing, even for us here, as to when masks are required.
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Since you cant snorkel or scuba dive indoors and you must “wear a mask outdoors, that’s it,” are there any instructional videos how you attach a mask to the end of a snorkel? If masks are not required for this outdoor activity, was the “that’s it” comment meant for only dramatic effect?
I’m all for the masks because I don’t know who’s been where and who spits and has bad breath when they talk. I’m glad there’s a mandate and more room for me to roam and walk around in Waikiki. I guess people will have to wait to travel cause if they can’t keep a mask on for one minute, how will they endure for the 5+ hour flight? Y’all don’t think ahead for your selfishness.
This is a health issue for all of us. No wonder we can’t succeed, too many think it’s about control. Auwe if that’s how you think, no worries.
Hawaii and ohana here I come!
Hawaii doesn’t belong to you. If you can’t follow thier rules and respect the health and well being of it’s residents, don’t go. I’ve been wearing a mask in NYC and plan on wearing one on Kauai.
Yet another socialist act from a communist run state. Stop trying to be the like California already. Lived here my whole life. Democrats like those in office have ruined this state. Time to vote them out. Mask are only, at best, a bandaid and are more a symbol of the control the government it trying to exert over us. Come on Hawaii, wake up!! That is why me and mine say it’s time to move out of this paradise from hell!!
Aloha, planning a trip to Maui and Oahu first week in December 2020, have heard from friends that we are not allowed to lay out on the beach, even when swimming in the ocean, and that hotels can only allow one hour per day per guest to use the pool. Is this the situation? Mahalo
Hi Carey.
That is definitely not the situation as far as the beach is concerned. We can’t speak to hotel pools and have never heard of that either. Perhaps check with the hotel.
Aloha.
Hi Roger H, yesterday in Wisconsin, it was announced the recall effort of their Governor Tony Evers failed because they couldn’t gather enough signatures to get his recall on the ballot. Thankfully, in Wisconsin at least, the science believers are out numbering the science deniers. There will be no recall of Ige. He is doing what he was elected to do. Protect the people of hawaii. Come on, be a citizen of the earth, help out, and wear one. What are you afraid of? Btw what state are you from? That would help explain your science denying and hateful comments towards government officials just trying to do their job.
I’m going to cancel Christmas trip if that would be enforced on the beach.
What a weird way to reopen.
Again, masks outdoor when 6′ social distancing is not possible.
Easy to personally control. Keeps people healthy.
I agree. Moreover I think it makes sense to rule something like 8-10 feet (wind) minimum at the beaches and mask always outside of the beach. This would make sense. Possibly introducing capacity control on the beaches and elsewhere.
But laying down with my family in masks while not interacting with other humans is… strange. But more importantly – absolutely useless. And I just hate to do pointless actions because of somebody being stupid/scared/uneducated or simply can’t read couple of articles on how viral respiratory infections work.
The latest Maui County Emergency Rule from 10/26 says you DO have to wear a mask on the beach UNLESS meet the following exception (exception 7 from Rule 5):
“Of persons actively engaged in strenuous outdoor physical
activity, provided adequate social distancing is both possible and
practiced.”
Rule 7 pertaining to the beach specifies you have to follow Rule 5 which does not have an exception for social distancing EXCEPT for exception 7 above (strenuous exercise). So you will have to wear a mask when sunning on the beach or reading a book in your lounge chair ALWAYS regardless of whether you social distance or not. We are going to see some goofy tan lines.
Ok, so I havent heard of this mandate but if it is true it may be one of the more ignorant things the state has done. Just think about it for a minute. You are outside, no mask on and enjoying life like its meant to be and you cough or sneeze. Naturally 95% of people cover their mouth with their hand or something else. But let’s say it snuck up on you and you didn’t have time. The tiny molecules that exit your body are going to be so rapidly dispersed due to the wind, gravity, or the shear force behind your cough or sneeze that unless someone is right on top of you they would have virtually no chance of inhaling them. I mean come on. I can humor the suggestion that there is a “threat” say in a populated area like Waikiki with thousands of people walking around, maybe…maybe when tourism was what it used to be. But this is just another example of over reach and control. Look at the statistics, sure masks can help…but the idea that’s being suggested that masks save lives places an overwhelming reliance on this as the primary means to combat the problem.
Thank you Brian. Excellent real world take on what has become desperation to reduce Covid down to… Around zero. Or less. Good grief, the state may as well just go back to the deep sleep of 100% stay at home & no Haole’s allowed until this all goes away. So bizarre. Can Green & Ige please at least get on the same page, same sentence, same word just once.
Not going on any vacation where masks are required outside. The virus is not spreading in non gathering outside locations.
I agree 100%. Thanks.
Bravo Brian S for pointing out another common sense point that the general public and media are failing to grasp. I wrote a comment earlier in the thread and appreciate yours in pointing out how masks are not the end all be all in this! Mahalo to you and Beat of Hawaii!
Hi LB
Thanks for your comments.
Aloha.
Hawaii-Its time to graduate from diapers to pull-ups! Adopt the im a big kid now mentality and get back to normal. If so worried test everyone on the island and get the covid dogs.
No masks and no more anger towards tourists and pro American attitudes must prevail. Blow those bubbles away or pop them.
Do you have to wear a mask when hiking or running? How about when laying on the beach when you are under an umbrella and six feet away from others?
Follow the CDC Guidelines. Don’t rely on anyone else to keep you healthy.
We are supposed to land in Maui in less then a month. At home we are very mask concious and wear them when required. However, we do not wear them walking or hiking. How does one get in the water with a mask? or eat outside?