172 thoughts on “Hawaii Travel Now Ready For October Reopening”
Ron G
So in other words, if someone takes an antigen test (which is maybe 85% reliable..so a 15% false negative rate) one day, they can then get on a plane the next day or two and arrive in Hawaai 6-12 hrs later…take another test in Hawaii that day…and then come down with Coronavirus two to three days later as the time from exposure is 2-10 days before symptoms…or they have no symptoms and all the people on the plane and in the hotel can be exposed. All tests need to have one week (7 days) minimum between them, or you might as well just not bother? It sounds like Hawaii is simply moving out anyone with concerns and then moving in “Compliant” or “Yes” people into those roles. Wow…sounds just like the Trump White house! Only the old and impaired are dying, so it isn’t a concern as those people will die anyway one day. Nice to create a whole class of 2nd class citizens that are expendable…wonder when we’ll decide other “classes” of people are the same way? Its nice to know that despite being older, financially stable, and with time to travel…my age makes me less of a human to our president and apparently to Hawaii’s Lt Governor.
Dave N
No sir! Given your concerns you would then just not travel at this time. Surely you don’t want the global economy to be obliterated for your children and grandchildren?
Linda C.
This is crazy! I wanted to go to Maui this summer, booked in July – had to cancel, now all of these restrictions. Ridiculous. I’ll find another place to travel. The governor needs to do a better job. Think of the $$$ they are losing not to mention the people that are unemployed!
Alfred H
Wait, the Lt. Govornor’s plan while good, has no teeth? He isn’t in a position of authority? The Governor said yesterday that testing would be for Inter-Island travel only, not trans-Pacific travel? I’m confused.
Ray V
Could you please watch this ‘antigen’ testing protocol?
Why are they testing anitgens, and does a positive antigen test prevent travel?
All that means is that you had it sometime in the past and built up antigens.
Are they going to prevent travel by anyone who ever had it?
Guess I can’t visit Hawaii any more – I had it in Feb.
I’ll miss you.
Mahalo
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Ray.
We are all awaiting more details about this.
Aloha.
Jeanie B
I think you are mixing up “antigen” with “antibody”. Antigen refers to the protein found in the virus. Antibody refers to the cells that develop after you have had the virus and should make you immune for at least a period of time. Postive for antigens would mean you currently have the virus.
Tammy P.
Aloha, thank you for this update. Do you think they are planning for October 1st or later in the month? This makes me want to start to look at travel. I do hope it is the right decision for Hawaii. I would hate to see this cause more issues and me be a part of it, but sure would like to take some of my money to Hawaii! Mahalo.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Tammy.
We haven’t heard anything more beyond the October 1 date that Green mentioned. Hopefully, we will know sooner than later.
Aloha.
Mary G.
Thanks for the update! We just arrived to Fairbanks Alaska from the mainland and thought I’d share the COVID-19 screening process. They used a travel portal to download a traveler profile & COVID test. Required testing 72 hours prior to arrival. Upon landing – we were met by screeners in orange vests employed by Beacon Health contracted by the state of Alaska. They sent us into a social distance queue to show our completed travel portal screen on our phones. Travelers who had not done this went to a different line to do this first. The whole process took about 15 min. I feel safe and hope Hawaii gets their act together before our upcoming trip there!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Mary.
Thanks for that.
Aloha.
Mike A
So is it a done deal or no? Let governor is not the governor. Is Hawaii going to open 10/1 or you think they might. Hinging on a 10-2 travel as we speak.
John C.
even money the Governor rejects the plan…..
G
So is Hawaii is really reopening October 1
I think the mayor will delay reopening to November or December
Thank you
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Greg.
This was from the live-streamed event yesterday. More news to follow.
Aloha.
Lisa
So excited for this. Will it really happen?
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So in other words, if someone takes an antigen test (which is maybe 85% reliable..so a 15% false negative rate) one day, they can then get on a plane the next day or two and arrive in Hawaai 6-12 hrs later…take another test in Hawaii that day…and then come down with Coronavirus two to three days later as the time from exposure is 2-10 days before symptoms…or they have no symptoms and all the people on the plane and in the hotel can be exposed. All tests need to have one week (7 days) minimum between them, or you might as well just not bother? It sounds like Hawaii is simply moving out anyone with concerns and then moving in “Compliant” or “Yes” people into those roles. Wow…sounds just like the Trump White house! Only the old and impaired are dying, so it isn’t a concern as those people will die anyway one day. Nice to create a whole class of 2nd class citizens that are expendable…wonder when we’ll decide other “classes” of people are the same way? Its nice to know that despite being older, financially stable, and with time to travel…my age makes me less of a human to our president and apparently to Hawaii’s Lt Governor.
No sir! Given your concerns you would then just not travel at this time. Surely you don’t want the global economy to be obliterated for your children and grandchildren?
This is crazy! I wanted to go to Maui this summer, booked in July – had to cancel, now all of these restrictions. Ridiculous. I’ll find another place to travel. The governor needs to do a better job. Think of the $$$ they are losing not to mention the people that are unemployed!
Wait, the Lt. Govornor’s plan while good, has no teeth? He isn’t in a position of authority? The Governor said yesterday that testing would be for Inter-Island travel only, not trans-Pacific travel? I’m confused.
Could you please watch this ‘antigen’ testing protocol?
Why are they testing anitgens, and does a positive antigen test prevent travel?
All that means is that you had it sometime in the past and built up antigens.
Are they going to prevent travel by anyone who ever had it?
Guess I can’t visit Hawaii any more – I had it in Feb.
I’ll miss you.
Mahalo
Hi Ray.
We are all awaiting more details about this.
Aloha.
I think you are mixing up “antigen” with “antibody”. Antigen refers to the protein found in the virus. Antibody refers to the cells that develop after you have had the virus and should make you immune for at least a period of time. Postive for antigens would mean you currently have the virus.
Aloha, thank you for this update. Do you think they are planning for October 1st or later in the month? This makes me want to start to look at travel. I do hope it is the right decision for Hawaii. I would hate to see this cause more issues and me be a part of it, but sure would like to take some of my money to Hawaii! Mahalo.
Hi Tammy.
We haven’t heard anything more beyond the October 1 date that Green mentioned. Hopefully, we will know sooner than later.
Aloha.
Thanks for the update! We just arrived to Fairbanks Alaska from the mainland and thought I’d share the COVID-19 screening process. They used a travel portal to download a traveler profile & COVID test. Required testing 72 hours prior to arrival. Upon landing – we were met by screeners in orange vests employed by Beacon Health contracted by the state of Alaska. They sent us into a social distance queue to show our completed travel portal screen on our phones. Travelers who had not done this went to a different line to do this first. The whole process took about 15 min. I feel safe and hope Hawaii gets their act together before our upcoming trip there!
Hi Mary.
Thanks for that.
Aloha.
So is it a done deal or no? Let governor is not the governor. Is Hawaii going to open 10/1 or you think they might. Hinging on a 10-2 travel as we speak.
even money the Governor rejects the plan…..
So is Hawaii is really reopening October 1
I think the mayor will delay reopening to November or December
Thank you
Hi Greg.
This was from the live-streamed event yesterday. More news to follow.
Aloha.
So excited for this. Will it really happen?