Is this the future of Hawaii travel? Back in the news again today.
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Just wondering…did anyone have a pre-COVID test COVID test? Sounds weird but I’m so afraid of doling out all this money and getting a positive test. I’m asymptomatic but still.
I have positive antibody test. What are they going to do with those that have already had the coronavirus and have antibodies and are protected by those?
I find it interesting that a state that is part of the United States of America is getting away with this. Just because you are an island does not mean you can put such harsh requirements on your own US citizens who pay federal taxes that go to support your state. No other state is doing this and it’s about time lawyers look into this as unethical and unconstitutional to almost ban citizens of your own country from entering without going through ridiculous measurements. I think if federal tax dollars to Hawaii were suddenly cut, the governor there would sing a different tune in a split second.
Diana,
Lot’s of state governors, red and blue states, have declared people must self quarantine for two weeks when entering their state, whether from anywhere, or from select other states. The only difference with Hawaii, and possibly Alaska, is you have to fly there. So, they can actually enforce it in Hawaii starting at the airport.
Our mainland home is in WY, just over border from Idaho. But we have no services/shopping, except over the Idaho side. Theoretically, we were supposed to quarantine 14 days when we’d go to the supermarket last spring. But, we’d always forget until we got home back over the border.
Forget about this “constitution” thing, or what’s left of it. It doesn’t apply if enough people are panicked or just don’t like the result. Perhaps you’ve noticed that?
@Diana P. It is perfectly ok for Hawaii (govt) to do what it feels necessary for public health. They know better than anyone their capacity to battle this horrible disease.
Hello,so I’m coming from Oklahoma City heading to Oahu. I was wondering where can I go to get tested? When majority of the trusted partners are on the west coast.example: Washington or California
Aloha!
Go to a Walgreens website and put in your location and you should be able to see area Walgreens that test. Make sure you understand exactly what test is acceptable in the state of Hawaii! Also there is a very strict window of 72 hrs to get tested and your results back in time. Good luck and I hope that helps you! PS I would not advise CVS as they can’t guarantee results in time.
My husband and I will have completed our vaccination by feb 16,2021 and we plan to fly to Hawaii Feb 18-22 for his birthday and for a much needed vacation from being nurses. Pls tell me if our plan is possible without having to quarantine in Hawaii and when we get back to SF? Thanks!
Hi Pam.
We have this comprehensive guide to Hawaii travel during COVID. Since the rules are island by island and you didn’t say where you are headed, please check there and let us know if you need further clarification on anything. We can’t speak for any rules on return to SF.
Aloha.
Why does Hawaii need tourism….
At least 1,300 school-level positions, including nearly 800 teachers, librarians and counselors, and 48 school administrator slots, could disappear by June under the state Department of Education’s proposed reorganization plan, which is to be presented to the Board of Education on Thursday.
Tourism=Dollars+Jobs+Tax Revenue+Education funds+….
I understand the virus can be deadly to the elderly and infirm but wouldn’t it be easier to have that small portion of the population quarantine, and let the rest of the islands continue to thrive? Get that group vaccinated and go back to living free. There are approximately 253k people age 65 and older. An organized vaccination program could get them immunized in 30 days.
Don’t throw logic at these guys. Have you looked at their “trusted” partners for testing? I live in the Bay Area, and Stanford University Health Care, Sutter Health, Palo Alto Med Foundation, etc, are not on the list. They make you go to one of the sites that all charge a fee, and I’m sure, share that fee with Hawaii. Nothing like state sponsored extortion.
I may have missed it, but could you please tell me if the Islands have started vaccinating and if your suppply is adequate? Here in Ohio the available vaccines are running out quickly and it is reported that resupply is questionable. I am 70 so my turn is still in the future but if we continue at this pace, I may be waiting for at least another month. I know this has little to do with the subjects you normally address, I was just curious and wanting some info from first hand sources. Thanks for your contribution.
Hi Michael.
We don’t know the answer. Sorry.
Aloha.
Sure glad we made reservations elsewhere for this year. Visiting Hawaii is now more work than its worth.
Stay safe, places that have lenient entry requirements like Mexico, have inadequate hospital facilities, should you fall ill.
Cheap for a reason.
Well, that’s disappointing. My wife and I are both nurses and have had both vaccinations and were planning on coming in March. Made the reservations in December on the info that the governor was likely to approve a vaccination exception to quarantine. Really not interested in quarantining for the 1st 3 days at several hundred dollars a night, as we only have a little over a week anyway. Probably could have tolerated it if we could have done it at our chosen condo, but we really aren’t the resort type.
Really miss coming to Kauai, as we used to come often, but frankly it hasn’t been on our short list as we can travel so many other places, including internationally for so much less. This time we were able to find reasonable lodging and airfare , undoubtedly due to COVID. But, I guess it’s not to be.
Hello Costa Rica!
We have a home in Kauai and havent been able to visit in the past year, despite thousands of dollars in property taxes going into their pockets. Guess who just got back from a fabulous vacation in Costa Rica? Kauai has a backwater government that lives in the dark ages without science or reason.
The Orange County Airport just started the BD Veritor Plus System rapid antigen test. Is this on the approved list that Hawaii accepts?