99 thoughts on “Hawaii To End Testing July 8 For Those Vaccinated”

  1. Doesn’t help me unfortunately. I traveled to Oahu in April and will be leaving Kauai on 7/8. Fully vaccinated, 2 trips. and 2 tests. Darn.

  2. I’ll admit, I didnt think he’d lift them, especially not early. 70% is still not realistic ( 82% of elligable people) I admit i was wrong..

    Still believe it is political Ige vs. LG Green.

    What Id like to know is…

    According to articles, this was because of public pressure.. So pressure takes precedents over Covid Safety? Not that I belive any of this us about safety 15 months later, but it is interesting that many Governors changed the rules when they were in political hot water. Or in Ige’s case, pressured.

    Kawakami confirmed my assumption yesterday… Limiting tourism via safe travels is what the programs goal is now. Not so much about Covid cases

  3. Thanks for some good news!
    What about masks? Will there EVER come a day when we can shed them………?

    1. Hi Colleen.

      We’re only seeing them indoors at this point. Hope that they won’t continue to be required much longer.

      Aloha.

    2. yes once you are willing to prove that you have been vaccinated I dont know for sure about Hawaii but where I live Oregon you can show your vaccination card and go in without a mask. Thats still fairly rare here but I am guessing more and more it will become the norm everywhere

  4. Mahalo Beat of Hawaii for your steadfast commitment to getting the information to the people!
    What does Governor Ige’s latest statement mean to Ohana coming here with family under 17 or for that matter, under 12?

    Still testing, still same things same timeframe?

    We appreciate you so much!!
    Aloha 🌺

    1. Hi Pam.

      Thanks for your unwavering support. That means a lot to both of us.

      Those age 5 and above who are not vaccinated will still need to follow the current testing protocol as far as everything that we have heard

      Aloha. R/J

  5. Great news. Does anyone know if children who can not yet be vaccinated (example: a 7 year old) will need to be tested 72 hours prior to arriving in Hawaii even if their parents have been vaccinated? What are the rules for children. Thank you!

    1. Hi Sharon.

      We do not believe that aspect is changing, Children ages 5 and above will be required to comply with the current testing protocol in order to avoid quarantine.

      Aloha.

  6. May I ask – what about an unvaccinated person? Will they be allowed to travel to HI, as long as they do the testing?

    1. Yes you will be. I have a friend who was just there recently before we were in Oahu who was not vaccinated. He did have to pass the covid test but no other restrictions. Be safe.

  7. In our part of the Big Island the vaccination rate is less than 35%. Other places including Puna are similar. Admittedly these are less populated than other areas but it could be a long time before the mythical and magical 70% vaccination rate is achieved.

    It seems distasteful to many of us that those visitors making their own personal health decisions are being marginalized in this way.

    Thanks as always for your timely updates.

  8. Does anyone know if MAUI restaurants and Luaus will actually increase their capacity now that the gov is allowing them increased capacity?

    1. Does that mean there will remain quarantine for those arriving unvaccinated or without proof of vaccination? Will the unvaccinated still need negative COVID test results within 72 hours of arrival from an HI approved testing source? 2nd test after arrival? What is the mask policy on July 8th? Thanks for ALL your updates!

      1. Hi CC.

        Mask policy and options for testing or quarantine will remain unchanged.

        Aloha.

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