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  1. Colleen

    Thanks for the updates regarding the ‘ongoing covid saga.’

    Has anyone extrapolated the number of residents who have probably already HAD COVID? Those who have had the disease already have immunity. Does anyone really think that these same folks are going rush to get the vaccine too? I seriously doubt it.

    As per post: “We want to do it when it’s safe. What we’re really watching is the rate of vaccines.” Why are they not watching the rate of deaths and hospitalizations? If people are not sick and dying…………

    Also, could you please clarify: If we are vaccinated – is pre and post testing no longer required? That is our hope.

    Aloha and Mahalo for all your hard work!

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Colleen.

      Good to hear from you. Start packing; looking forward to seeing you again. For today, post-arrival testing will be waived for those vaccinated on Maui and the Big Island. Pre-travel testing hasn’t changed yet, but the elimination of that for those vaccinated is planned to start about July 4.

      Aloha.

        1. Andrea

          Indeed they are S.H.!! I’m planning my life long dream vacation trip to Oahu next year & I’m getting very excited & can’t wait!!♡♡♡God Bless you….Psalms 91:11♡♡ Enjoy your trip whenever you do go!!

  2. Jon D

    Aloha-Has it been discussed exactly how your paper vaccination card will make it to the Safe Travels site? Do you take a photo of it?

    Mahalo!

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Jon.

      Yes, that is the likely scenario for now. But nothing official on how that will work when opened to all travelers. We should know more very soon.

      Aloha.

  3. PAM M

    Aloha Rob and Jeff! It looks like things are going in a more positive direction for the first time in a long time.
    I’m amazed by your stellar updates and the way you handle everything with grace and kindness.
    To say that the past year has been trying at best, is an understatement.
    You’ve helped all of us navigate unfamiliar waters.
    As this saga continues, mahalo for all you do.
    Stay blessed 🌺

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Pam.

      Thank you so much. Your hundreds of comments are uplifting, to say the least.

      Aloha

    2. Andrea

      Dear Pam, well said!! I’m planning my life long dream vacation trip to Oahu next year!!!♡♡♡♡can’t wait God bless 🙏 you….Psalms 91:11

  5. Matt L

    Mahalo for this great news. This is a welcome respite from the stories of police ticketing people on Kaanapali Beach boardwalk that I’ve been seeing lately. Given what we know about outdoor transmission’s low risks, it’s the right call, and I’m happy to see the state making it.

  6. Ed. C

    So exciting to see Hawaii finally returning to some semblance of normalcy, however slowly. Hopefully by the time September rolls around we’ll be able to return for our 15th trip with no restrictions!

    Aloha, BOH!

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Ed.

      Thanks. We look forward to your being able to return in September.

      Aloha.

  7. Matt V.

    This is great news! Thank you for sharing this. We look forward to visiting Maui in late June. I understand the mayor there had previously issued a separate mask order for people outdoors. Is that still in effect?

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Matt.

      This elimination of masks outdoors is statewide and supersedes any other orders.

      Aloha,

  8. DebraM

    Aloha, I am so happy to finally hear the news I have been waiting for. See all it took was time and patience. Let’s all Slow down and enjoy LIFE!!! Mahalo for the updates and cheerful responses.

    2. Andrea

      Dear Debra, I’ve been waiting for this news too as well! I’m planning my life long dream vacation trip to Oahu next year♡♡♡♡

  9. Robert M

    Good morning from beautiful upstate NY and thank you for what you do to help keep us all informed.
    My wife and I will be traveling to Oahu on June 25th for an 11 night stay. Currently we are required to provide a negative Covid-19 test that has been administered within 72 hours. We will be flying Hawaiian Air direct from Boston. Also, we are both fully vaccinated. Is it likely that the vaccine requirement will be waived by this time?

    Thank you…

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Robert.

      The date we continue to hear is July 4. Thus it is not likely that you will be exempt from testing requirements for June 25. Hope to know more soon.

      Aloha.

    2. Andrea

      Aloha Robert, have a wonderful trip when you do go!! I’m planning my life long dream vacation trip to Oahu next year & I’m getting very excited & can’t wait!!!♡♡

  10. Paul C

    This is fantastic news!!! Wish they had dropped the testing for those vaccinated but this is excellent!!! June 4 Hawaii here we come!

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