99 thoughts on “Hawaii To End Testing July 8 For Those Vaccinated”
Jake F
Welcome news which I’ve patiently been waiting for. Now just need Hanalei Hill repair to be completed.
Candace L.
This is great news for the State! Unfortunately, for us, we leave the day before on the 7th; is there still a chance it could open sooner if the State hits 60% before that? Fully vaccinated family ready for our first vacation since the pandemic and first timers to Hawaii, a dream come true!!
Kwan K.
Thank you for sharing this information.
What does FULLY VACCINATED really entail, how do we get the uploaded data ?
Thank you
Kwan K.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Kwan.
Fully vaccinated means 14 days following final vaccination. You upload here: https://travel.hawaii.gov/.
Aloha.
Scott S.
I was elated to hear today’s news. It has made no sense at all to me to not allow fully vaccinated travelers into Hawaii. Those of us who are vaccinated cannot have nor transmit the disease, as I understand it, so what difference does it make what percentage of Hawaiian residents are vaccinated?
In any event, we are scheduled to fly over on July 9, so the timeline is perfect for us. Is there any word on when we can upload our vaccination cards to the Safe Travels Hawaii website? As of a few minutes ago, it still allows you to upload only if your were vaccinated in Hawaii.
Paul C
Scott,
Your incorrect about that. You can potentially still get it and still spread it however you are in a much safer place because if you do get it it will seem like a mild cold.
What difference does it make? Anyone not vaccinated could get a variant from someone who is vaccinated. Thats why it matters how many Hawaiians are vaccinated.
Scott S.
I found the answer to my question, for any who are interested. From the Safe Travels “help” site:
“Beginning July 1, travelers who were vaccinated in the United States and U.S. territories will be able to upload their vaccine document into the Safe Travels digital platform beginning for trips scheduled to arrive in Hawaii on July 8 and beyond to bypass quarantine. Trip information in Safe Travels needs to be associated to the document upload. This phase of the Safe Travels Vaccine Exception Program goes into effect on June 8.”
Matt D
Team BOH,
You may have some insight on this and I’m sure this affects lots of BOH readers….I’m vaxed and flying Hawaiian Air next month. I booked a Covid test via HA at LAX (worksite labs) and now I don’t need the appointment. Problem is the vendor made you pay upfront and it’s nearly impossible to reach the companies involved. Is anyone getting refunded from HA/worksite labs???
On a related note, we booked everything via Costco travel, including rental car from Alamo (Maui). Any stories of existing reservations getting hosed with no rental upon arrival??? I spoke with Alamo and they’re a little non-commital when pressed if id have a minivan at arrival (mid July). Thoughts?
Socal Matt
Richard C
Aloha BOH Bro’s
Well I’m ready for my props, looks as if Ige and his staff must be reading my comments on the BOH. Hahahaha
But really the handwriting was on the wall it makes sense to open up when the majority of your senior and vulnerable population is vaccinated.
I can still see 60 percent as a possibility, but 70 percent is unlikely. It would not surprise me if all travel restrictions were dropped when 60 percent is hit and there’s no summer covid spike.
Cindy W
What about children? Do they still need to be tested?
Donna S.
Yes, please comment on Canadians!!! We can upload upload proof of vaccination to the state’s Safe Travels website!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Donna.
Today’s announcement clearly states it only relates to those vaccinated in the US. That’s all we know at this time.
Aloha.
Vu M.
Thank you BOH for your constant update. I am a long time follower but first time commenting. My family of 7 is flying in on July 12. What are the chances of your governor changing his mind. I am afraid to cancel my Covid testing appointments at the moment because I might not be able to reschedule it if the July 8 date gets put out later.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Vu.
Thanks for your comment (actually this is your third comment). That would seem very, very unlikely.
Aloha.
Vu M
Thank you for words of encouragement 👍🏼 and also for keeping ttackmm no of me 😂.
Thanks again for so much helpful info over the years.
Mahalo
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Vu.
You’re funny. Thank you too. We enjoy hearing from you and hope it will be more frequent.
Aloha.
Karin V.
Hawaii is at the point where the economy is being held back by 20-30% of the population not wanting to get vaccinated. That’s fine if you don’t want a vaccine don’t get one. The danger is not the vaccinated tourists, the danger now is the unvaccinated to each other. You cannot force people to get vaccinated but they should not expect the whole Hawaii economy to slow to a crawl to accommodate them.
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Welcome news which I’ve patiently been waiting for. Now just need Hanalei Hill repair to be completed.
This is great news for the State! Unfortunately, for us, we leave the day before on the 7th; is there still a chance it could open sooner if the State hits 60% before that? Fully vaccinated family ready for our first vacation since the pandemic and first timers to Hawaii, a dream come true!!
Thank you for sharing this information.
What does FULLY VACCINATED really entail, how do we get the uploaded data ?
Thank you
Kwan K.
Hi Kwan.
Fully vaccinated means 14 days following final vaccination. You upload here: https://travel.hawaii.gov/.
Aloha.
I was elated to hear today’s news. It has made no sense at all to me to not allow fully vaccinated travelers into Hawaii. Those of us who are vaccinated cannot have nor transmit the disease, as I understand it, so what difference does it make what percentage of Hawaiian residents are vaccinated?
In any event, we are scheduled to fly over on July 9, so the timeline is perfect for us. Is there any word on when we can upload our vaccination cards to the Safe Travels Hawaii website? As of a few minutes ago, it still allows you to upload only if your were vaccinated in Hawaii.
Scott,
Your incorrect about that. You can potentially still get it and still spread it however you are in a much safer place because if you do get it it will seem like a mild cold.
What difference does it make? Anyone not vaccinated could get a variant from someone who is vaccinated. Thats why it matters how many Hawaiians are vaccinated.
I found the answer to my question, for any who are interested. From the Safe Travels “help” site:
“Beginning July 1, travelers who were vaccinated in the United States and U.S. territories will be able to upload their vaccine document into the Safe Travels digital platform beginning for trips scheduled to arrive in Hawaii on July 8 and beyond to bypass quarantine. Trip information in Safe Travels needs to be associated to the document upload. This phase of the Safe Travels Vaccine Exception Program goes into effect on June 8.”
Team BOH,
You may have some insight on this and I’m sure this affects lots of BOH readers….I’m vaxed and flying Hawaiian Air next month. I booked a Covid test via HA at LAX (worksite labs) and now I don’t need the appointment. Problem is the vendor made you pay upfront and it’s nearly impossible to reach the companies involved. Is anyone getting refunded from HA/worksite labs???
On a related note, we booked everything via Costco travel, including rental car from Alamo (Maui). Any stories of existing reservations getting hosed with no rental upon arrival??? I spoke with Alamo and they’re a little non-commital when pressed if id have a minivan at arrival (mid July). Thoughts?
Socal Matt
Aloha BOH Bro’s
Well I’m ready for my props, looks as if Ige and his staff must be reading my comments on the BOH. Hahahaha
But really the handwriting was on the wall it makes sense to open up when the majority of your senior and vulnerable population is vaccinated.
I can still see 60 percent as a possibility, but 70 percent is unlikely. It would not surprise me if all travel restrictions were dropped when 60 percent is hit and there’s no summer covid spike.
What about children? Do they still need to be tested?
Yes, please comment on Canadians!!! We can upload upload proof of vaccination to the state’s Safe Travels website!
Hi Donna.
Today’s announcement clearly states it only relates to those vaccinated in the US. That’s all we know at this time.
Aloha.
Thank you BOH for your constant update. I am a long time follower but first time commenting. My family of 7 is flying in on July 12. What are the chances of your governor changing his mind. I am afraid to cancel my Covid testing appointments at the moment because I might not be able to reschedule it if the July 8 date gets put out later.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Hi Vu.
Thanks for your comment (actually this is your third comment). That would seem very, very unlikely.
Aloha.
Thank you for words of encouragement 👍🏼 and also for keeping ttackmm no of me 😂.
Thanks again for so much helpful info over the years.
Mahalo
Hi Vu.
You’re funny. Thank you too. We enjoy hearing from you and hope it will be more frequent.
Aloha.
Hawaii is at the point where the economy is being held back by 20-30% of the population not wanting to get vaccinated. That’s fine if you don’t want a vaccine don’t get one. The danger is not the vaccinated tourists, the danger now is the unvaccinated to each other. You cannot force people to get vaccinated but they should not expect the whole Hawaii economy to slow to a crawl to accommodate them.