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Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
So sad to read about this requirement. Looks like we may not be visiting in 2021 after all. Mahalo to BOH for keeping us informed. Be well.
Hi David.
Thanks. This is not a new requirement, but rather is optional as stated in the article by Josh Green.
Aloha.
What about those of us who have had Covid and recovered so we have the natural antibodies? We don’t need the vaccine but will there be a way for us to upload “proof” of our antibodies?
Hi Darla.
There is already a procedure in place.
“If I have recovered from COVID-19 but still test positive for the virus do I still have to quarantine?
In order to qualify for a COVID-19 exemption to the 10-day quarantine, you must submit the following two pieces of information and receive approval prior to arrival:
A copy of a positive molecular COVID-19 test (NAAT or PCR) from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory taken no more than 90 days and no less than 11 days prior to your departure date.
A signed letter from a medical provider stating that you have not exhibited symptoms and are fully recovered – this letter must be signed at least 10 days after your positive test and no more than 14 days from your departure date.
To request an exemption, go to ag.hawaii.gov/travelexemption. Please allow a week for processing.”
Aloha.
Thank you for this update!
As we have planned our April 2021 Maui trip to our home timeshare back in 2019, we just booked our Awards Travel with 2 airlines, are looking forward to receiving our vaccines.
Hi Steven.
Great. Thanks for letting us know. Interesting times, that’s for sure.
Aloha.
Meanwhile, the Hawaii AG would sue the US for not allowing illegal aliens in the country without proper immunizations against small pox, measles, mumps, rubella, polio and the rest of the diseases that plague the third world.
Great news from the Lt. Gov. If the Gov. approves eliminating testing, and accepting the “vaccination passport” it should help the Hawaii economy recover and help my friends and extended Ohana economically.
The pretesting has been problematic and the post arrival testing on the Big Island has reportedly led to many cancellations(including my cancellations).
Thanks for the update
Hi Lopaka.
Thanks. Yes, we’d concur it has been problematic for a myriad of reasons.
Aloha.
Spending Christmas week in Cabo instead of Maui. Bummed to be missing the islands. Everyone here wears a mask, but I didn’t have to spend another grand on COVID tests for the group. Get it together Hawaii in time for my 10 day trip in April, or don’t and we will take our $$$ elsewhere.
Hi Jared,
Hawaii has it more together than other states which is why it’s consistently one of the two preforming state’s with regards to COVID-19 rates. So so sorry you don’t share that opinion and don’t want to spend the 1,000 dollars to continue to help keep Hawaii safe but I hear Mexico is also lovely in April!
Going to give “show me your papers” a whole new meaning so now effectively you can throw HIPPA out the window with this stunt and while I had a vaccination record while actually serving last I checked not everyone will be serving and be required to have this so medical privacy appears to be sacrificed if you want to travel. And anyone that believes that there will be any sense of security in how the records of this will ne maintained then just look at how wonderfully several of the US departments were not able to keep hackers out! If producing a shot record and masking while in the Islands will be the new norm then I guess I will be done with contributing to Hawaii’s economic recovery in the future after having done so for 30 straight years.
Hippa protects you from medical professionals from disclosure your personal medical history. You voluntarily showing your shot records has noting to do with Hippa.
Aloha Byron,
The operative word in your comment is “voluntarily”. What’s to keep it from progressing to “mandatory”? 🤷♂️
Thank you for the continual updates! That is great news for those who plan to travel to the islands in mid-2021 like myself. This poses a new question for me though…
The two proposed vaccines are only for people aged 16 & 18+. What does that mean for children that will be accompanying their parents to the Islands? Some articles I have read state that a vaccine for kids may not even be able until August of 2021. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi Jeremy.
Yes, you’re the second person to point that out. No word on that but the alternative to vaccine will likely remain testing, and that is required starting at age 5.
Aloha.
Vaccines in my state will likely not be available for me until summer. Since a vaccine is not a requirement, will HI still accept a negative COVID test result to avoid quarantine?
If Hawaii is going to mandate vaccination before traveling to a state.. in the United States… good luck with that! Hawaii will lose an entire family who has traveled to the islands for over 30 years.. I will never vaccinate, and is a constitutional problem.
Thank you!
J.Little
Hi Jason.
“Vaccination will not be a requirement.”
Aloha.