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Why is that we dont discuss the flu in this picture? We get the flu and what do most do, stay home take our favorite remedy be it anti biotic and/or supplements. Drink a hot toddy and rest. Let the body heal itself as it always does. Yet here we are with omicron (the root of the name is evil in and if itself something to ponder) increased cases yet minimal hospitalizations and people getting over it… like the flu. Something is terribly wrong with with this action. Again Political in my view.
We made reservations at a VRBO studio condo a few months ago. We had paid the first payment to hold our reservation. As the final payment was due and we still had a chance to cancel, we decided to go ahead and take our chances. We will be traveling end of February 2022. We figure covid isn’t going to go away anytime soon. Just have to take as much precautions as we can. But keeping abreast of any changes Hawaii may put into place again.
Thanks for your daily input. I am a resident returning on Jan 4. I have had both vaccines and the booster. What procedure must I follow to travel to Hawaii?
Hi David.
You need to use the Hawaii Safe Travels website to upload your proof of vaccination and complete a health questionnaire within 24 hours of travel.
Aloha.
Mahalo nui loa!
BoH-“But clearly allowing passengers to travel here with a vaccination exemption does not assure that Omicron is not entering the state no matter via residents or visitors.”
It’s why many of us have been preaching tests for all coming to Hawaii, since we now know that transmission can be from both vaxed/unvaxed. The fear mongering appears to be worse than the disease, at this point, with no deaths, and the stresses from fear will likely have a greater chance to kill you…seriously. 🤷♂️
I have plans in February to travel with grand kids to the big island, we had to cancel once due to the virus last year and lost money because Hawaiian airlines would only book another flight not reimburse at the rate I paid. now we are looking at cancelling again. I only wish I could be reimbursed so that I can make plans when this is all over.
CDC has now recommended against using just cloth masks – if using, use a second underneath. Not exactly comfortable or cool but necessary with Omicron. They recommend using an 5 ply N95 (US certified) or KN95 (Chinese certified). They mentioned that there are many “counterfeit” masks which have not actually been certified. I did research this morning. If BOH approves this post, I bought MedicPro N95 masks on Amazon (NIOSH approved) for use on the plane. Otherwise, using ordinary KN95s.
Hi Barbara.
Thanks. We too are using both N95 and KN95 masks. Happy holidays.
Aloha.
Barbara, for an N95 to work correctly you have to be “fit” tested. Something we in the healthcare industry have to do every year. When fitted correctly, they are uncomfortable to wear…it feels like a rain forest on your face. It is absolutely horrible for those of us that are claustrophobic as well.
It’s still better than a cloth mask and the one’s we bought are NIOSH certified. It that’s what it takes to get us to Kauai, so be it!
Good point Chris R. I worked in the nuclear power industry for many years and mask safety was paramount. We had to undergo mask fit tests on a yearly basis. Unfortunately the wholesale donning of masks has given Americans a false sense of security. 95% of the masks I’ve seen are worn incorrectly.
Thanks again to BOH for keeping us abreast of the ongoing Hawaii Covid saga.
Hi Curtis.
Happy holidays! Thank you for well over 100 comments over the past four years.
Aloha.
To all the complainers. Open google earth. Choose your current location then zoom to Hawaii. Realize that you will be flying to a small spec in the middle of the ocean. 4000 miles from Japan and 2800 some miles from mainland USA.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s locals or tourists bringing the virus. It’s a small island chain with very limited resources.
I see a few who say “we are going to Florida instead” good go and never return to the islands. Florida is blowing up with COVId
Ha.. blowing up, that’s funny..case per population is roughly the same as HI. New York has easily the highest number of cases daily WITH their passports and mandates.
We don’t even talk about Covid in Florida. Dreading having to come back to Hawaii for work.