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  1. Hirsch

    Here is a direct quote from the CDC——they do not not currently recommend using antibody testing as the sole basis for diagnosis of acute infection, and antibody tests are not authorized by FDA for such diagnostic purposes.
    I’m not picking on Hawaii in anywhere whatsoever. They have an extremely careful and I applaud them :: however the tests they are about to use are not reliable. Sad situation

    1. Jason G

      An antigen test is different to an antibody test…

      Here is some info from a website, antigen testing does show current infection.

      “An antigen test reveals if a person is currently infected with a pathogen such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Once the infection has gone, the antigen disappears.

      Unlike nucleic acid based tests such as PCR, which detect the presence of genetic material, antigen tests detect proteins or glycans, such as the spike proteins found on the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

      They can take longer to develop than molecular and antibody tests, as suitable antibodies for use in the assays must first be identified and produced, which can be a complex and time-consuming process. Accuracy can also be a problem, with antigen tests typically having a much lower sensitivity than PCR.

      However, they usually provide test results rapidly, are relatively cheap, and can be more amenable to point-of-care use, which could make them more suitable for testing in the community and in remote regions.”

  4. katy s

    Good morning. How will this ever work? Most of our testing is in AZ is 5-7 day results. If we are tested 72 hours before flying and we get to Hawaii, what keeps us from being exposed on the plane and if we get positive results, what happens to the fact that we are stuck in Hawaii and you have a covid case on your hands. Dont get me wrong, I want more than anything to see Hawaii open again. Its just not feasible for travel from usa.

    1. Jeanine R.

      Embry Women’s Health (in ARIZONA) is offering free COVID testing with results delivered within 72 hours. They are set up at CGCC, MCC and several other locations throughout the Valley. We already tested once to see if it worked within the time frame. It did – SUPER easy, convenient.

  5. Nancy

    Thanks for your good work! Appreciate your effort and good information. We just finished flying domestically in SE Asia. All people were required to have a negative rapid test result to board the plane. The tests were completed at the airport the day before (for $10) (taking 30 min to 2 hours for results) – and verified before boarding with the “all -clear” “certificate. Worked well.

    How do the new testing regulations pertain to international arrivals from S. E. Asia (US citizens – Hawaiian residents)? Thanks Nancy

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Nancy.

      We don’t know the answer yet, but certainly international will need to be addressed with any plan.

      Aloha.

      1. Nancy

        I have seen numbers and statistics manipulated by politicians who don’t know beans about what is going on. Why can’t all deaths – for instance – be reported per million per capita – per country – so we have some consistency. 150,000 new cases! How do numbers compare from a country with 300 million residents – side by side with a country with 9 million residents? Do the math! Have you seen a site that reports straight forward numbers – or are they hidden deeper and deeper as this covid thing goes on? The solution is there. The problem seems to be the politicians, CDC, WHO, etc. They say one thing one week and something different the next, until everyone is arguing whether water is wet or not! As Mark Twain said, “There are 3 different kinds of lies. Lies, Damn lies. And statistics!” Keep smiling guys!! Mahalo. Maybe I’ll get to see my new grandbaby before he is grown up!

  7. Dayna R.

    Mahalo for the hopeful update.
    I still think the airlines need to cooperate more by implementing PCR testing prior to boarding.
    What good is a negative test 72 hours prior to departure if by the time one steps on the plane, they’ve been exposed and are infectious?
    I’d be on a plane tomorrow to Hawaii if I could, but only if I could be assured that everyone on the plane had tested negative immediately before boarding.

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Dayna.

      Thank you. Many others feel the same way. Having that as a requirement is within the purview of the federal government.

      Aloha.

    2. Jay Y.

      He came out yesterday, saying that most likely we’ll see some parts of the order ease up (gatherings of max 5, retail open) if the numbers continue to keep going down. However, he also reiterated that he wants to make sure they’re moving slow as to avoid a third shutdown. On top of that, the governor stated the Oct 1 date for tourism is going to be extended and that they’re looking at doing pilots programs first.

  9. Michelle L.

    Mahalo for the update. I agree that we need to bite the bullet. It’s been 9 months with 6 of those with job closures. It’s time.

  10. Dev D

    Every time a date is given, Governor Ige waits a few days beforehand to postpone it by an additional month. First it was July, then Aug 1st, then Sept, now it’s Oct. 1st. Just you wait, Last week of sept we’ll be given a November timeframe. To all those hoping to visit here, don’t feed into the hype or make plans in October just yet, wait until this date to see if gov Ige strikes again

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