99 thoughts on “Hawaii To End Testing July 8 For Those Vaccinated”
Ryan B
Yeah! We’re arriving on July 19th and were worried we would have to get COVID tests/results during our weekend layover in Seattle. This will remove a lot of stress!
Kelly
We really need more info on this. We are arriving July 11…do fully vaccinated Canadians meet criteria to avoid testing? I’d love to be able to save the $200 pp testing fee and spend it on the island!
Bob Y
Kelly, unfortunately it appears in the news release that the exemption, starting July 8, is only for those vaccinated in all U.S. states and territories “
Donna S.
Not to mention the timing pressure to get it done within the 72 hour window, especially if you are taking 2 flights to get there!
Lori L
Thank goodness at last! After canceling and rescheduling 5 times, we can confidently come in November with our vaccination records or not at all if Hawaii reaches 70% by then. Finally a vacation without stress. I can’t wait to be back in the islands!! Mahalo!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Lori.
Glad to hear you can return again this fall.
Aloha.
Roy H
Aloha Guys,,
Yeah!!!! I hope everyone gets their shots.
Bob S
Has accommodation been made for children under the age of 16? We plan to travel to Hawaii this Christmas to celebrate our 50th anniversary. All of our family members will be attending, including children. All adults have been vaccinated. Children haven’t.
Jamie R
This needs to happen. Traveling with my wife and 8 year old to Kauai in August. We are both vaxed – not even an option for the 8 year old. Wish common sense would prevail. Kids are not major vectors.
Chris
It’s beyond absurd that the restaurants will not be allowed to open at full capacity. They should be allowed today! We were on Maui and the Big Island last month and finding a place to eat is just a nightmare. Between the capacity restrictions and the labor shortages, every restaurant was fully booked and walk-ins were an hour or two minimum, if they were even taking names.
Will the legislature ever step in and tell Ige the emergency is over? Why on Earth are these governors allowed to continue unilaterally making up the rules as they go? 75% capacity? Based on what?
What a crock.
Mike N
Sounds like a mess once youre there no matter what, especially if youre simply trying to find food? I’m borderline diabetic and hate to be in a situation where I cant control getting at least a basic meal or burger, you have too, or you sugar will crash at some point and you can pass out, I did before. Why I hate traveling now, you never know where youre next meal is going to be, even if you bring an emergency sandwich which every time Ive flown in the US Ive needed to eat before landing, and that’s after eating first before flight. And I’m not heavy or anything. Then youre at the mercy of the food prices because you need it now, no matter what.
Chris
I’ve traveled with a type I diabetic and I sympathize with your situation.
FWIW if you’re in a populated area, it’s always easy to find somewhere like a gas station to grab a snack.
But don’t expect to find a full service meal without a wait or reservation.
Paul C
once again Google earth your location and then zoom to Hawaii and you will have your answer. They are islands literally in the middle of the pacific ocean. Its not like they can just drive to the next state easily if they were to get overwhelmed.
Chris
That was a valid explanation six months ago.
But now? There is zero reason to think hospitals will be overwhelmed at this point. It’s not a valid reason any longer. >90% of Hawaii’s 65 and older have received at least one dose. The remaining 10% have had almost five months to get the vaccine and have made their choice.
It’s time to move on.
Paul C
You do realize that Hawaii are actually islands in the middle of the pacific ocean a 5 hour flight to anywhere from there? The hospitals are limited. If even 5000 were to be hospitalized it would overwhelm the entire islands so yes it is a valid reason.
Barbara M.
yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Jerry K
Great news as I arrive July 13th. Ex-local
resident in Oregon 4 years now. Save on no
covid pre-flight testing, although I’m fully vaccinated.The covid “variant” will
come during summer: another pandemic could
happen for those not protected.Just feeling
ripped off by car rental. Hope other local
businesses keep prices reasonable.
Paul C
wallgreens has free expedited covid testing that is accepted by safe travels. Also an Oregon resident
Alan B
As a Canadian who has been to Hawai’i eleven times, I find this discouraging. I have been vaccinated twice (both Pfizer), but that still leaves me at the back of the line. Maybe next winter, I should be going somewhere else.
Chester S
Too late we already canceled our June trip to Maui. We were fully vaccinated already and could not understand why we needed to retest and then retest again
Anonymouse
You missed a great time
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Yeah! We’re arriving on July 19th and were worried we would have to get COVID tests/results during our weekend layover in Seattle. This will remove a lot of stress!
We really need more info on this. We are arriving July 11…do fully vaccinated Canadians meet criteria to avoid testing? I’d love to be able to save the $200 pp testing fee and spend it on the island!
Kelly, unfortunately it appears in the news release that the exemption, starting July 8, is only for those vaccinated in all U.S. states and territories “
Not to mention the timing pressure to get it done within the 72 hour window, especially if you are taking 2 flights to get there!
Thank goodness at last! After canceling and rescheduling 5 times, we can confidently come in November with our vaccination records or not at all if Hawaii reaches 70% by then. Finally a vacation without stress. I can’t wait to be back in the islands!! Mahalo!
Hi Lori.
Glad to hear you can return again this fall.
Aloha.
Aloha Guys,,
Yeah!!!! I hope everyone gets their shots.
Has accommodation been made for children under the age of 16? We plan to travel to Hawaii this Christmas to celebrate our 50th anniversary. All of our family members will be attending, including children. All adults have been vaccinated. Children haven’t.
This needs to happen. Traveling with my wife and 8 year old to Kauai in August. We are both vaxed – not even an option for the 8 year old. Wish common sense would prevail. Kids are not major vectors.
It’s beyond absurd that the restaurants will not be allowed to open at full capacity. They should be allowed today! We were on Maui and the Big Island last month and finding a place to eat is just a nightmare. Between the capacity restrictions and the labor shortages, every restaurant was fully booked and walk-ins were an hour or two minimum, if they were even taking names.
Will the legislature ever step in and tell Ige the emergency is over? Why on Earth are these governors allowed to continue unilaterally making up the rules as they go? 75% capacity? Based on what?
What a crock.
Sounds like a mess once youre there no matter what, especially if youre simply trying to find food? I’m borderline diabetic and hate to be in a situation where I cant control getting at least a basic meal or burger, you have too, or you sugar will crash at some point and you can pass out, I did before. Why I hate traveling now, you never know where youre next meal is going to be, even if you bring an emergency sandwich which every time Ive flown in the US Ive needed to eat before landing, and that’s after eating first before flight. And I’m not heavy or anything. Then youre at the mercy of the food prices because you need it now, no matter what.
I’ve traveled with a type I diabetic and I sympathize with your situation.
FWIW if you’re in a populated area, it’s always easy to find somewhere like a gas station to grab a snack.
But don’t expect to find a full service meal without a wait or reservation.
once again Google earth your location and then zoom to Hawaii and you will have your answer. They are islands literally in the middle of the pacific ocean. Its not like they can just drive to the next state easily if they were to get overwhelmed.
That was a valid explanation six months ago.
But now? There is zero reason to think hospitals will be overwhelmed at this point. It’s not a valid reason any longer. >90% of Hawaii’s 65 and older have received at least one dose. The remaining 10% have had almost five months to get the vaccine and have made their choice.
It’s time to move on.
You do realize that Hawaii are actually islands in the middle of the pacific ocean a 5 hour flight to anywhere from there? The hospitals are limited. If even 5000 were to be hospitalized it would overwhelm the entire islands so yes it is a valid reason.
yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
Great news as I arrive July 13th. Ex-local
resident in Oregon 4 years now. Save on no
covid pre-flight testing, although I’m fully vaccinated.The covid “variant” will
come during summer: another pandemic could
happen for those not protected.Just feeling
ripped off by car rental. Hope other local
businesses keep prices reasonable.
wallgreens has free expedited covid testing that is accepted by safe travels. Also an Oregon resident
As a Canadian who has been to Hawai’i eleven times, I find this discouraging. I have been vaccinated twice (both Pfizer), but that still leaves me at the back of the line. Maybe next winter, I should be going somewhere else.
Too late we already canceled our June trip to Maui. We were fully vaccinated already and could not understand why we needed to retest and then retest again
You missed a great time