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So now the “experts” at the CDC, (Can’t Determine Crap) finally admit that the rush to market and vaccinate people is good for only 3 months! Congratulations to everyone that got in line and fell for this! So now you have to get in line every 3 months? Yeah, good luck with that happening.
What happens if you meet the criteria but it’s been over 3 months since you got the vaccine? It still doesn’t appear that we Govenor has any clue what his own guidelines are. To expect one to travel there and meet all 3 guidelines is beyond crazy. As much as I want to go in June since my sister is moving to Maui and I’ve never been to the island, my vaccine will have already expired by his guidelines. I understand wanting to err on the side of caution but can’t he see he’s crippling his states own economy? Why should he worry about them, he still gets paid regardless. Such a shame.
Thank-you for your updates on the vaccine “passport”. I know nothing is yet set in stone but I don’t understand the 3 month travel period (only) once vaccinated. Why not just open travel.
Please explain.
Hi Sharon.
Everything we know is contained in the post. That is the current non travel-specific guidance from the CDC as well as the Hawaii Safe Travel exemption basis (https://ag.hawaii.gov/travelexemption/).
Aloha.
Unfortunately having the covid vaccine requirement will not help the ones like my husband who can not have it. I have had my vaccine, but it isn’t going to help me get back to Hawaii if my husband still has to jump through hoops, and within 3 mos of getting vaccinated, yikes! Hopefully like all other coronavirus’ this too will be just another virus like influenza or the common cold. Crossing my fingers, I really want to go back to Hawaii and see it thrive once again. Good luck to the people of Hawaii during these extreme times. Thank you Beat of Hawaii for keeping us informed. Aloha, Jenni
Hi Jenni.
Thanks for your first comment. Yes, it is still complicated and for most of us, confusing too.
Aloha.
This is totally depressing! We just received our second dose on February 15. I have no idea if either of our doses has been reported to a verification company. Even though we had appointments, our names didn’t appear on the volunteer’s list. We do have our vaccination cards showing the dates, lot numbers, etc. of the vaccinations. Based on what you’ve indicated, our vaccinations will be no good in 3 months (May 15) and our HI trip is planned for June 12-July 1 (Oahu and Kauai). We were never told that the vaccine was only good for 3 months by our county health department. Is the government planning on offering vaccines every 3 months? Please let me know your thoughts and thanks for hosting this platform.
Hi Linda.
The validity of vaccination for travel is anyone’s guess right now. That was CDC guidance last week, and it was for exposure to COVID, not specifically related to travel at all. But that, together with the current state of Hawaii exemption from testing for those who have had COVID and recovered in the past 90 days, certainly gives an indication. Whatever decision is made will be based on national guidance for sure.
Aloha.
Totally news to us about the three months!!! No where else is this mentioned???
Everything I have read, even from the CDC, mentions a best guess of the shot working for 3 months. After that they just dont know because they dont have the data yet, and the drug trials were done only in a short period of time, not the usual 5-10 years that would give you a much better idea. If you’re like us where I’m 67 and my husband is 57,only way the 3 month window would work is if I push off my shot until he can get his at the same time. Between the still limited supply and Californias disorganized distribution I dont see us making it to HI any time soon.🏝
BOH, so if you’re already vaccinated and traveling this coming summer you still need to test 3 days prior on your own dime? Also, vaccines are not before 2 weeks of arrival or longer than 3 months prior? For non-vaccinated travelers, please confirm the current 3 days prior negative test will suffice? Lastly, since kids under 18 are not given vaccine, the negative testing option has to be valid still correct?
Hi Matt.
So need to wait for confirmation from the Governor but those appear to be correct from what we know so far.
Aloha.
I think this is an absolutely horrid idea! There are those of us who can not be vaccinated for medical reasons, and some who are 100% against vaccinations of any kind, especially those that are still in the experimental stage. PLUS, what about children?!? We have a trip planned to Maui in June, with 6 adults and 5 children. There is no way that the children should have to be vaccinated, as they, according to the “science”, are the very least vulnerable to contracting and spreading Covid-19! Will our family NEVER be able to travel to Hawaii again?!?
If you get the first dose of covid19 vaccine February and second dose of covid19 vaccine in march i hope its good past October
Thank you
I’m so confused and not even going to try to figure it all out. Much easier to just cancel this years vacation, however, I really feel for the people of Kauai. I totally understand the need for public health and safety, but I am also a homeowner in a busy summer tourist area on the East Coast. I fear for my property taxes due to a lack of tourism and restrictions in place here…I can only imagine how it is going to be on the islands. Hope everyone stays safe and can’t wait to visit some year!!
So, let me get this straight… I get my shots in June but my travel plans are for my Homeowner’s meeting on Kauai in November(3 months past the shots). I would be subject to the quarantine on Kauai even testing negative…. and having my shots. Too many hoops to jump through with shots and negative testing! I really don’t want to spend a lot of my hard earned money staying on Oahu to kill 3 days then having to test again, after already getting my shots. I am throwing my hands up right now!