202 thoughts on “COVID Roars Back Here On Kauai As CDC Issues Highest Warning”
J. G.
Like you, with no hesitation, we wouldn’t head into tight indoor spaces without N95 masks ourselves. We also would gladly follow the CDC’s suggestions to wear masks indoors and on any public transportation (e..g., shuttle buses, crowded boats and planes) and continue social distancing and avoiding crowded poorly ventilated areas. We are happy and fortunate that we’ve delayed our trip again this month and will not return until the pandemic ends and risks become minimal and acceptable.
Than you may never get to visit Hawaii. I don’t think people want this pandemic or the next one or the one after that to end. Especially since they got used to no tourists in the islands.
Our trip is in September. We will probably cancel if the numbers are high on Oahu and Maui. If we come, we will absolutely wear high quality masks indoors. We still do that in our local stores. I know many are sick of Covid and want to pretend it is over. I’m sick of Covid too. However, I know that it is not over.
Amazing the people that say “let it run its course”, as if this were a once and done proposition. It doesn’t work that way. Getting serially reinfected with something that has killed so many, disabled a bunch more and in non-serious cases is still something “you don’t want” – with the odds of bad outcomes being the same or worse with successive infections – makes no sense at all.
Simply – Immunity by infection is a myth, and avoiding infection is the only 100% effective way of avoiding serious illness that is life-limiting or -altering at the present. Some viruses do give lifelong immunity from infection, but Covid doesn’t like any other coronavirus.
I’m so sorry to hear this BOH! We were all in a big hurry to “get back to normal”, and thus rushed lifting restrictions as soon as the numbers went down. Add to that the “COVID deniers and the vaccine deniers” and you have a recipe for exactly what you are seeing in Kauai. The good news is that the vaccine and the boosters are keeping people from getting as sick, or dying. But, as your friends discovered, for some people it’s still pretty miserable, and for some others, there are long term effects. Hopefully, some reasonable restrictions can get things back under control on your beautiful island!
Here is just one of many studies proving the efficacy of masks to curtail the spread of covid. I challenge you to cite one study from a respected source proving that masks are a joke.
To all the mask denying freedom fighters I say the next time you need surgery, by all means tell the surgeon and entire OR staff to free themselves and go maskless. They are a joke, aren’t they? Then everybody take them off.
To all the Mask believers, I say the next time you go anywhere, wear your mask. After all, this is still a free country. Those of us that realize that masks are a waste of time and do more bad then good, will continue to avoid places that require them. You have your option, we have ours!
What is it about people that want to criticize those of us that don’t want to wear masks? It is not a simple thing to do and can be extremely dangerous to the person wearing them. Breathing in the same germs for a long period of time will definitely be detrimental to your health. Yet there are cry babies on here that just want to criticize those of us that won’t wear them?
I am very happy to hear that Kauai is ignoring CDC guidelines and not adding any additional restrictions. It is my personal opinion that the CDC has lost their credibility to tell the truth and anyone that listens and obeys the CDC is a few French Fries short of a Happy Meal.
Guys, once again you break the COVID happenings down for us who live here and for visitors alike. A big mahalo for that. Yes, past time to start wearing a mask again here in Kauai, for a while and meanwhile keep up the good work!
I have no plan on wearing a mask when I visit next month. For all of those people wearing any mask besides a N95, please do your research. Wearing a cloth mask is like putting on lotion to protect yourself from a sun burn. You feel like you are doing something, but in reality you are still at risk. The longer we try to ignore this virus, the longer it will be a problem. It needs to run its coarse so that our bodies can adapt to living along side of it.
Anyone could have predicted this, as I did a year ago. You lock down the islands and nobody gets it and when you open up guess what? It’s going to run through the population. The vaccines don’t work long term. Masks do nothing, why would you wear them? Even n95s don’t work. Only a respirator with a p100 filter will protect the wearer. But why would you? It’s a bad cold. Thankfully it will have run its course before I come back next Fall. Time to move on with life.
First, N95 masks do work. Science doesn’t care what you believe.
Secondly, the vast majority of covid cases on the islands have been traced to residents either returning from the mainland or who have had contact with residents returning to the mainland. Perhaps you need to familiarize yourself with the facts before you post again.
Tony S. Not to be disrespectful, but what is your science background and what science are you referring to.
COVID has been a real killer so, just saying something doesn’t make it true – either way. BTW I have 2 shots + 1 booster.
Per fiercehealthcare.com, “More than 1,700 healthcare workers have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to a new report (PDF) from one of the largest nurses’ unions in the country. ” Were they wearing masks, vaccinated??
Per icn.ch “Newly released data from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests 115,000 healthcare workers died from COVID-19 between January 2020 and May 2021.” Were they wearing masks, vaccinated??
People die from many different causes every day and that is sad, but is it much worse to stop living because of the fear of death. The Hawaiian Islands offer many of the most beautiful aspects of life. It would be a shame that people would cower in fear instead of creating positive happy memories with loved ones in paradise.
Yes a happy memory, seeing a family member on a ventilator.
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Ed D.
Once again Tony S., please give us your proof as to where the residents got it from. Your saying so, doesn’t make it a fact either! Perhaps YOU need to present your facts instead of just making an assertion!
Exactly !!!! look at the data only a respirator as you mentioned may work… If people Choose to wear them knock yourself out wear them
PS all the data is showing lock down and masks do nothing to stop the spread. And those who got the vaccine are the ones that are getting sick… Data out of Ireland, Taiwan, New Zealand, England, etc.
Not true…I’m unvaccinated and wouldnt be able to type this if I were dead…still alive and kicking…and so is my mom and dad. What is true is I am hearing of tons of vaccinated coming down with covid…but very few unvaccinated getting covid. Why is that???
MARY E., that is not accurate. We did not get the shot (it is not a vaccine by definition) and we got covid in January, our symptoms were mild, we took Ivermectin from day 1 and by the third morning were feeling as good as new! Sorry to shoot holes in your “you are going to die” narrative if you don’t get the shot!
Most people are vaccinated, so of course you are going to hear about them. If you are vaccinated and get Covid it’s likely not dangerous, if you are unvaccinated and get Covid you still have a good chance of recovering if you aren’t in the higher risk group, but you’re not as safe as the vaccinated. Using your personal experience as if that defines the situation for everyone is quite narcissistic. Covid is like Russian Roulette, just because you had an empty chamber doesn’t mean everyone will. I get pretty tired of the “I was fine so who cares about anyone else” perspective.
Like you, with no hesitation, we wouldn’t head into tight indoor spaces without N95 masks ourselves. We also would gladly follow the CDC’s suggestions to wear masks indoors and on any public transportation (e..g., shuttle buses, crowded boats and planes) and continue social distancing and avoiding crowded poorly ventilated areas. We are happy and fortunate that we’ve delayed our trip again this month and will not return until the pandemic ends and risks become minimal and acceptable.
Than you may never get to visit Hawaii. I don’t think people want this pandemic or the next one or the one after that to end. Especially since they got used to no tourists in the islands.
Kalani F. I think you nailed it!
Our trip is in September. We will probably cancel if the numbers are high on Oahu and Maui. If we come, we will absolutely wear high quality masks indoors. We still do that in our local stores. I know many are sick of Covid and want to pretend it is over. I’m sick of Covid too. However, I know that it is not over.
It will never be over as long as they have gullible individuals that continue to buy into the narrative.
Amazing the people that say “let it run its course”, as if this were a once and done proposition. It doesn’t work that way. Getting serially reinfected with something that has killed so many, disabled a bunch more and in non-serious cases is still something “you don’t want” – with the odds of bad outcomes being the same or worse with successive infections – makes no sense at all.
Sorry Bill M. – I am still trying to figure out what you said. Thanks for voicing your opinion!
Simply – Immunity by infection is a myth, and avoiding infection is the only 100% effective way of avoiding serious illness that is life-limiting or -altering at the present. Some viruses do give lifelong immunity from infection, but Covid doesn’t like any other coronavirus.
What you are espousing is a myth! There most definitely is Herd Immunity. Where did you come up with that? I am sure we would all like to know.
I’m so sorry to hear this BOH! We were all in a big hurry to “get back to normal”, and thus rushed lifting restrictions as soon as the numbers went down. Add to that the “COVID deniers and the vaccine deniers” and you have a recipe for exactly what you are seeing in Kauai. The good news is that the vaccine and the boosters are keeping people from getting as sick, or dying. But, as your friends discovered, for some people it’s still pretty miserable, and for some others, there are long term effects. Hopefully, some reasonable restrictions can get things back under control on your beautiful island!
I have both shots and the 1st booster. Will get my 2nd booster before coming to Oahu in September.
I don’t care about masks – as others have written, they are jokes. Only required so politicians can feel like they are doing something.
I typically wear a mask, but only when required and only when holding up banks and gas stations.
Lol, good one, Rod!
Here is just one of many studies proving the efficacy of masks to curtail the spread of covid. I challenge you to cite one study from a respected source proving that masks are a joke.
med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/09/surgical-masks-covid-19.html
Right, a report from Stanford University. They are definitely experts there. Not!
To all the mask denying freedom fighters I say the next time you need surgery, by all means tell the surgeon and entire OR staff to free themselves and go maskless. They are a joke, aren’t they? Then everybody take them off.
To all the Mask believers, I say the next time you go anywhere, wear your mask. After all, this is still a free country. Those of us that realize that masks are a waste of time and do more bad then good, will continue to avoid places that require them. You have your option, we have ours!
What is it about people and masks? Such a simple thing to do to help yourself and your fellow humans. The cry baby mentality is baffling.
What is it about people that want to criticize those of us that don’t want to wear masks? It is not a simple thing to do and can be extremely dangerous to the person wearing them. Breathing in the same germs for a long period of time will definitely be detrimental to your health. Yet there are cry babies on here that just want to criticize those of us that won’t wear them?
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I am very happy to hear that Kauai is ignoring CDC guidelines and not adding any additional restrictions. It is my personal opinion that the CDC has lost their credibility to tell the truth and anyone that listens and obeys the CDC is a few French Fries short of a Happy Meal.
Guys, once again you break the COVID happenings down for us who live here and for visitors alike. A big mahalo for that. Yes, past time to start wearing a mask again here in Kauai, for a while and meanwhile keep up the good work!
Hi Kauaidoug.
Thanks. We both heard it first from friends all over the island. Well before it made the news. What’s your experience been?
Aloha.
I have no plan on wearing a mask when I visit next month. For all of those people wearing any mask besides a N95, please do your research. Wearing a cloth mask is like putting on lotion to protect yourself from a sun burn. You feel like you are doing something, but in reality you are still at risk. The longer we try to ignore this virus, the longer it will be a problem. It needs to run its coarse so that our bodies can adapt to living along side of it.
Anyone could have predicted this, as I did a year ago. You lock down the islands and nobody gets it and when you open up guess what? It’s going to run through the population. The vaccines don’t work long term. Masks do nothing, why would you wear them? Even n95s don’t work. Only a respirator with a p100 filter will protect the wearer. But why would you? It’s a bad cold. Thankfully it will have run its course before I come back next Fall. Time to move on with life.
First, N95 masks do work. Science doesn’t care what you believe.
Secondly, the vast majority of covid cases on the islands have been traced to residents either returning from the mainland or who have had contact with residents returning to the mainland. Perhaps you need to familiarize yourself with the facts before you post again.
Tony S. Not to be disrespectful, but what is your science background and what science are you referring to.
COVID has been a real killer so, just saying something doesn’t make it true – either way. BTW I have 2 shots + 1 booster.
Per fiercehealthcare.com, “More than 1,700 healthcare workers have died of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to a new report (PDF) from one of the largest nurses’ unions in the country. ” Were they wearing masks, vaccinated??
Per icn.ch “Newly released data from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests 115,000 healthcare workers died from COVID-19 between January 2020 and May 2021.” Were they wearing masks, vaccinated??
Oh was that when our
“great white leaders” said it would be over by Easter 2020?
People die from many different causes every day and that is sad, but is it much worse to stop living because of the fear of death. The Hawaiian Islands offer many of the most beautiful aspects of life. It would be a shame that people would cower in fear instead of creating positive happy memories with loved ones in paradise.
Yes a happy memory, seeing a family member on a ventilator.
Once again Tony S., please give us your proof as to where the residents got it from. Your saying so, doesn’t make it a fact either! Perhaps YOU need to present your facts instead of just making an assertion!
No, Tony S, they don’t work!
Exactly !!!! look at the data only a respirator as you mentioned may work… If people Choose to wear them knock yourself out wear them
PS all the data is showing lock down and masks do nothing to stop the spread. And those who got the vaccine are the ones that are getting sick… Data out of Ireland, Taiwan, New Zealand, England, etc.
and the unvaccinated are just getting sick– they’re dying.
Not true…I’m unvaccinated and wouldnt be able to type this if I were dead…still alive and kicking…and so is my mom and dad. What is true is I am hearing of tons of vaccinated coming down with covid…but very few unvaccinated getting covid. Why is that???
MARY E., that is not accurate. We did not get the shot (it is not a vaccine by definition) and we got covid in January, our symptoms were mild, we took Ivermectin from day 1 and by the third morning were feeling as good as new! Sorry to shoot holes in your “you are going to die” narrative if you don’t get the shot!
Yes, the data shows it…and so does real life. Most getting covid are the vaccinated.
Most people are vaccinated, so of course you are going to hear about them. If you are vaccinated and get Covid it’s likely not dangerous, if you are unvaccinated and get Covid you still have a good chance of recovering if you aren’t in the higher risk group, but you’re not as safe as the vaccinated. Using your personal experience as if that defines the situation for everyone is quite narcissistic. Covid is like Russian Roulette, just because you had an empty chamber doesn’t mean everyone will. I get pretty tired of the “I was fine so who cares about anyone else” perspective.
I don’t believe that Susie was saying anything like that. Also, no one cares what you are getting tired of.