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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I know that the Maui County website has been updated with a PDF that covers mask usage and requirements (not sure about other counties). It looks like this comment form doesn’t want me to paste the link, but I found it by Googling “maui county covid rules”, going to the first link (which is Maui County’s COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information page), and then looking at the second PDF in the list (which is titled “Public Health Emergency Rules, Approved Oct. 26, 2020”). The part about masks begins on page 6 in rule 5 under part A “Face covering” (note that the top of page 7 is mostly where they talk about situations where mask wearing is not required).
Thanks.
Hi David.
Thank you for that.
Aloha
I am also trying to understand Maui’s policy for being outdoors visiting the beaches, going to a resort pool, etc. My interpretation is you are supposed to always wear a mask unless you are doing a strenuous activity, in the water, eating, drinking or smoking. They allow outdoor gatherings up to 10 people and you must maintain a 6 foot distance – unless you are from the same household (with no distance restrictions). Note they do not allow “neck gaiters” or bandanas as a mask substitute and do encourage everyone to stay home, if possible.
Interesting story on the news this morning. It was pointed out that Travel and Leisure Magazine has an insightful
and apolitical article about travel to Hawaii under the new norm. A realistic yet not judgmental perspective on some of the challenges as well as an observation on the nicely uncrowded beaches as well as other positive aspects about traveling here right now.
The point was then made that individual newspapers on the mainland are printing stories by quoting one person complaining and trying to paint that persons complaints as the norm.
These are challenging times for everyone, Hawaii is currently one of the safest places in the World and also very vulnerable should an outbreak get out of hand. Fingers crossed that testing, proper mask wearing and common sense social distancing can prevail over the narcissistic conspiracy dwellers among us.
There are plenty of people here right now that are enjoying themselves to a once in a lifetime uncrowded Hawaii and having a great time.
As to the people on here screeching about what a bunch of commies we are, well……..everyone wants tourism to grow in a good way, overcrowding will be a problem again someday, if the angry MAGA crowd that doesn’t like our state or doesn’t like the locals or whatever wants to stay away that’s OK with me. Plenty of other people will find the Aloha spirit that still exists here. Maybe even greater then ever thanks to so many of us facing adversity and rising to our better selves. The “Silent Majority” here is very caring and kind.
We are a blue state….. the sky, the ocean and the politics, very better or worse. We care about others more than our 401K’s.
What proof do you have that the complaints are from the stereotypical “MAGA crowd”?
Mahalo again to Beat of Hawaii for allowing comments from differing points of view without censorship. This is my go-to site for the latest news on the happenings in Hawaii.
Hi Curtis.
Thanks. We appreciate your more than 50 comments.
Aloha.
As you said Curtis “Stereotypical”….. If you said someone was angry racist and anti mask you would mostly likely
be correct by lumping them in with the MAGA crowd….But to your point there are nut cases and covidiots on both sides of the
political spectrum. Just that the Trump rallies have so profoundly defined where these people are coming from and the aggressive form of narcissism, conspiracy theories and outright lies and disrespect for others they embrace.
Perhaps I would have better worded it to say if your are a respectful, basically kind person you’ll find you are welcome here
no matter who you voted for. (and I do know Trumpies that are)
Aloha to anyone who fits that bill
Aloha to you too, JOHNW.
You are right, the “MAGA’s” have attended rallies without masks, to the detriment of themselves and many others. But you don’t see them out burning down Target stores and looting Mom and Pop pharmacies. That seems to be the domain of the “Socially Acceptable” leftists in our country.
Can’t we just get a resolution to this? With technology I am baffled at the hold up. Is there something we don’t know?
So I will not be coming to Hawaii anytime soon.
It’s evident with all the hassles imposed tight get there and once there with no mask fines being given that Aloha has been removed for tourists!
First time in 23 years we will not vacation in Hawaii .
Aloha
Me either and I have family there. Don’t see the aloha spirit anyway. Their loss
This will not work. Visitors will not go to Hawaii, not so good for the economy. This is America and Covid is 99.9 recovery rate.
For people who have been misusing the word fascist. This is fascist. Requiring a dress code of a muzzle. Please stay healthy, go outside and do NOT wear a mask. It is not about ‘safety’ it is only about control at this point. That is the definition of fascism. Stand united. Do not comply. There Has been proof that masks don’t help, people still catching Covid even when they’re not wearing a mask… The difference between the people who die and don’t die from Covid is health. Make healthier choices, exercise, eat whole foods, remove sugar, alcohol, smoking. Have a wonderful day! Aloha!
Very true lo!
Did you see today’s Garden News (10/29)? A mainland tourist completed the Safe Travel protocol and pre-tested negative before flying to Lihue. Then the adult woman voluntarily participated in the post-travel virus test. Again negative. BUT guess what – she tested positive days later. Did she have it all along? Or did she get it on the Island? Now they’re doing contact tracing. And that’s just one tourist who voluntarily participated in the post-travel testing. What about all the other travelers who didn’t? Not good.
I’ll say it’s been a bit confusing the past week that we’ve been on Maui. Mixed information and daily changes has made it a bit challenging to know what is expected.
What doesn’t make sense is being outside, at least 6’ from anyone else and having to wear a mask as I sit in a lounge chair. As I’m walking, I get that, but sitting in a chair- outside- that’s goofy.
I live in a pretty locked down state and it’s just as dumb there. I had to have a negative test to come to Maui and I appreciate the Governor needing to protect residents. Just be logical about the mandates.
Its like wearing a condom while you are mowing the lawn!! W.t.f. is the point!
Aloha and Mahalo for the Outstanding job you are doing to keep us all apprised of the ever-changing mandates and rules in Hawaii!!
As a Nurse who has extensive experience with Covid protocols and knowledge of virus transmission, the mask mandate is not the end-all solution to curbing the virus spread as it’s being touted. Frequent handwashing and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth are just as, if not more important. When a positive person sneezes or coughs, droplets from the lungs containing the virus are expelled. They fall quickly onto surrounding surfaces within a 6′ radius, hence the 6′ social distancing requirement. A mask will not contain the droplets as they will be forced through or out the sides of the thin material. Further tips – avoid touching high-touch surfaces like door handles, shopping cart handles, etc. Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand-sanitizer that contains Alcohol and rub your hands for at least 30 seconds. (That’s a long time, much longer than most people I’ve observed ever do). Sneeze or cough into your elbow, even if you are wearing a mask! If a person who is Covid positive sneezes/coughs into their hands, then touches a door handle, if you touched that same door handle even hours later, then you touched a mucous membrane (eyes, nose, mouth) you could put yourself at risk for contracting the virus. That’s how it’s spread. It’s not hovering in the air surrounding people.
How do I know this? I have trained ICU and ER personnel in proper PPE donning and doffing (putting on and taking off), as well as personally handling used PPE worn by healthcare workers caring for Covid positive patients. I have not contracted the virus, nor do I expect to as long as I continue to follow the same simple tips as outlined above.
My hope is everyone stays healthy and we are all able to visit our beloved Aloha State soon!
Hi LB.
Thanks. We appreciate your sharing your insights from nursing.
Aloha.
I’m cancelling both of the upcoming trips I had scheduled to visit Kona and Maui. You folks are totally paranoid in Hawaii. Please, can you prove that there has been even one case of the virus being transmitted out of doors between people lounging poolside, laying on the beach, surfing, swimming, snorkeling, walking down the sidewalk past others? Can you? No. And yet your Governor is trying to micro-manage each and every life. Mexico is taking precautions, is not mandating ruinous, vacation-killing, job killing regulations and requirements, and has been open for business for months. You folks in Hawaii require double testing in order to visit there, now the near constant wearing of a mask, and expect nothing short of zero transmissions, meaning zero new cases. You are not going to stop this plague from creeping through our society, but you certainly can destroy the economy there, and very effectively. Check Sweden. My son-in-law is currently working in Stockholm: no masks required in public, elderly and infirm are sheltered, economy open, functioning and healthy. People are living free, while you restrict and regulate yourselves to a slow death. Wake up, open up, protect the vulnerable, and let people live. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. We love Hawaii, but not the way it is currently being ruled by your politicians.
Hi David.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Aloha.