Questions that could potentially put the kibosh on visitors’ plans.
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Questions that could potentially put the kibosh on visitors’ plans.
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Thanks for the info. So the islands, that I am constantly hearing, are in desperate need of economic infusion of tourism now want me, the tourist, to provide test results obtained 72 hours before my arrival and then plan to quarantine (place unknown) for 72 hours after arrival and submit to a second test (presumably at my expense)for an undoubtedly constrained vacation experience? Mahalo, but no mahalo!
Hi Mark.
Thanks. It could still all change again – we just don’t know yet.
Aloha.
This is a nightmare. The governor represents the “whole” state. If transpacific passengers can get pretested 72 hours before, be COVID negative and allowed to land in HNL, then what is the difference between a stop in HNL or flying directly into OGG? HAL rescheduled me to go through HNL on 10/24 to get to OGG, so they better get their stuff together in the next 3 weeks.
What a mess, no clear directions, this is unfortunate for Hawaii and tourists alike.
French Polynesia has the exact same two-test protocol and they have managed the re-introduction of Malahini (visitors). The logic is that even with the three-day prior test requirement, exposure between results and flight is certainly possible. The difference is that the French government provides the follow-on test. They only require quarantine if the second test proves positive.
There is a potential solution if we are to believe the federal government announcement that they will be distributing 100 million PCR (quick-type, self-administered)tests to states. The traveler could either bring a follow-on test kit or ideally collect one at the arrival airport.
Numerous domestic and international airports are offering on-airport or mail-in testing.
Hawaii should take a lesson from the University of Illinois. Which tests all the students and staff at least once and if they want twice a week using a saliva test on campus with the COVID-19 SHIELD: Target, Test, Tell program which is CLIA approved. Thus they can test at least 15000 to 17000 individuals every day. Compared to the whining governor and Hawaii health officials all they had to do is to invest $6-7 million for the facilities and the materials. Their saliva test is fast and accurate with results in minutes and it is free. $6-7M is a small amount compared to the $37 million invested into the useless thermal cameras. It is not too late, Hawaii Governor can still learn from the University of Illinois and basically duplicate what was done there. I am sure just like any academic, University of Illinois will be more than happy to help Hawaii if they were asked.
Unfortunately, If I was betting I would bet that Hawaii Governor and mayors would not want something so easy, cheap, accurate and fast because it would expose their incompetence up to now.
The state of Hawaii is as ready to open to tourist starting October 15th as they were 90 days ago. Will not happen, not sure who is in charge. They still have not answered the questions about flying into HNL and transiting to a flight to LNY on the same day. Nor have the addressed people flying into OGG and then going to Lahania to take the ferry to Manele Bay. Still hoping that by November 15th Hawaii will be better prepared for tourist to return to Hawaii, otherwise they can write off the Christmas season and more closure of small business on all of the islands will probably occur.
No surprise. They are overwhelmed due to lack of preparation. How many visitors are going to arrive? It will be a trickle. I can not believe that they can not handle that. It is the perfect way to learn and improve until larger crowds arrive. I cancelled twice earlier this year, then cancelled the 15th, 16th and now I am booked on the 22nd. Toronto to Chicago to San Francisco (location of Test) to Maui. That is a 21 hour trip, leaving Toronto at 7am and arriving on Maui at 9:13pm If this does not work, I am done and have enough for a while. I guess some weeks in Cabo have to do it then.
OMG! This has gone too far. The lack of rationality by the “leaders” of the counties in Hawaii has forced me to apply for a passport and vacation in Cancun this winter instead of Hawaii.
Hmmm seems pretty clear a 10/15 reopening date is inevitably not happening. We so look forward to returning to HI but have chosen a different vacation spot on the mainland for fall break.
Thank you for all your hard work and communication! Keep asking the obvious and clarifying questions of your leaders!
Hi Jess.
Have a good vacation on the mainland and we look forward to welcoming you back to Hawaii again.
Aloha.
Holy Cow!!! I am confused as well…”Without a Plan you Plan to FAIL”….Why are the good citizens of Hawaii not rallying on the steps of the Capital and demanding a PLAN? And getting Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who seems to be a voice of reason, to help out? I really don’t know how much more time Ignorant Ige needs to tank your State?
CDC 2017 (most recent data) Flu/Pneumonia deaths in Hawaii -637 total deaths; COVID 19- 134 total deaths, which total # does not even make the Top 10 causes of death in Hawaii ….Long-term consequences of tanking your state economy will far exceed Covid death total..
Continued prayers for courage & wisdom from any State leaders…