Travel-related cases rise on Kauai after failed pre-travel testing.
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Jeff W,
You are trying to be reasonable. Sadly, “reasonable” is not one of the options.
Alaska had (still has?) a “semi-quarantine” after arrival but prior to second test results, where people could at least rent cars, pick up groceries, go to uncrowded places, but had to stay out of bars and restaurants. And there is zero reason that people who are stuck in quarantine cannot at least be stuck in a more spacious vacation rental condo or home that has a kitchen to cook, etc., without having to sign a long term lease or be stuck at the Tip Top (which would be worse than jail).
I’m on Kauai right now, and unfortunately most visitors are being idiots. More than half don’t wear mask anywhere in public. It appears that children are allowed not to wear masks, and those run around like wild pigs. Visitors are also behaving like complete d-bags in many other way
BTW, I’m not a local, I’m visiting from Seattle. I do understand why some locals hate tourists.
It’s sad, but I guess it’s inevitable Kauai is going to shut down again. People are not being reasonable. I’ve also seen people taking their masks off at the airport and on the planes all the time. Like getting a drink at the airport, and then sitting in the middle of everyone else sipping that drink for an hour. So even if they tested negative 72 hours before the flight, chance of those idiots catching something at the airport – 100%.
So true Alex. I am a local and was cleaning up Lydgate beach (wearing a mask) as we do each Saturday and was approached with a question by a mask less couple walking the beach who were clueless (I had to back up to keep six feet of distance while we spoke). Add that to the 20 people waiting to go Kayaking at the bottom of Kuamo’o road who were milling about the parking lot mask less and you can see why some locals are upset. Because of this I believe the Governor is going to issue a statewide mask mandate soon. If that mandate is like Honolulu’s mandate you will be required to wear a mask everywhere including walking on the beach. The only place they don’t require a mask is if you are actually in the water. That doesn’t sit well with us here as we had Covid down to zero prior to the 15th and while we wear masks in the presence of other people we normally don’t if outdoors and keeping your distance.
Alex,
I don’t know where on Kauai you are having this experience, but certainly not where I have been over the past 10 days. I have yet to witness any “wild pig” children (you have some issues with kids?) or tourists, or anyone else, behaving as “d-bags.” Is anyone not doing exactly what you want them to do a d-bag?
And I see just as many masks on people I speculate are visitors as I do on people I know to be “locals.” Earlier today, a young couple – probably tourists – took their kayak out for a paddle in the ocean right in front of us. Sure they were never within 100 feet of anyone, spent most of the time out on the water, in breezy trades, but not wearing masks!?? What d-bags!
And, no, you don’t know have 100% chance of getting Covid-19 by not wearing a mask at airport. Not that long ago, it was said that masks provide little to no protection to the wearer, but did provide some ability to “catch” virus being exhaled by an infected person to thereby provide some protection to others in the immediate vicinity. Apparently, that narrative has changed.
Aloha David,
I had to laugh, when Alex said, “So even if they tested negative 72 hours before the flight, chance of those idiots catching something at the airport – 100%.”
The passing of FALSE information (whether verbal or written), that has absolutely Zero scientific backing, is far too often what emotionally charged people tend to do.
Nice catch, David, thanks for pointing that out, and Mahalo to Jeff and Rob for continuing to keep us incredibly well informed! 💖🤍💙
Hi Jim.
Your kind words keep us going. Thanks.
Aloha.
Please share your knowledge regarding local case reporting for PMRF.
Per an article appearing in todays Star Bulletin, “Army training up, COVID rate down in Hawaii” it states:
“The Defense Department still generally sticks to a policy of not reporting coronavirus cases at the local level ….”
Wondering if the Mayor has access to any case count and whether or not it can affect our Tier Level.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! It is amazingly frustrating to try to follow along with what’s really happening.
Hi Joan.
Good question. We honestly haven’t heard anything about cases at PMRF. We would certainly assume that cases there would be included in Kauai’s numbers.
Aloha.
I am tentatively planning on flying to Kauai on Nov 21 (Saturday). From all the info I have received if I take the test on Wednesday Nov 18 (72 hours) before arriving in Kauai with a negative test I should be exempt from quarantine. I depart at 10am on Saturday morning and arrive in HNL at 2:10pm. Have a 2.5 hour layover in HNL and arrive in Kauai at 5pm. So taking a test in Seattle on Wednesday in the morning should be ok – or does it have to be exactly 72 hours prior to arrival in Kauai? Please advise if the time the test is taken is relevant. Thank you. Very confused.
Hi Lori.
The state indicates it is within 72 hours of your trans-Pacific flight. You can also call their help desk for any clarification needed. 1-855-599-0888.
Aloha.
We moved here in August but had to sign a long term lease to do the 14 day quarantine out of the hotel with all of our children and not only paying for but trapped in 2 separate rooms. It worked out because we found a great landlord who helped with groceries etc. We could not buy. There needs to be a way to quarantine with services in bigger places like those losing re ts on their short term rental properties. This way one could find a home rather than be locked in a long term lease. We were blessed but there was not a lot available. You could not do it without a long term lease with our big group in a hotel. At least we did not risk the test knowing it needed results so soon. I am surprised people were allowed on the plane without results. Also yes big flaw in pre test as with 6 of us someone could have been tested woth a false positive and almost a grand goes out the door. Why not do what was proposed and for the viability of businesses around here trying to survive allow bigger rentals rather than hotels with quarantine not having to sign a long lease. That also goes for those wanting to buy property here. Also mandate a post test after a 3 day quarantine for all. This way people get family time together in a decent space and if someone tests positive they choose the the 14 days or go back but make the testing refundable or free. This could help the commerce here and be safe. Instead of a 7 day trip it’s really 10 or if 2 weeks 11 days. Another thing this would do is keep people at home and extra careful before abd after results knowing they have to test again. If they test positive they need a second test to make sure it was not a false positive at no additional charge. Trying to keep everyone happy and economy sustained while people stay safe. Thoughts!?
Tom
“your good learning news respond I loved it
RE: pre test screening is a big yes too!
Could Not possibly have caught it on the Plane !
I had 2 negative tests from a hospital in eastern Washington, which was not approved by Hawaii. I stayed in quarernteen for 24 days. I am not cleared a week later. Why?
Absolutely ridiculous.
Testing doesn’t even test for covid 19..
Tests for presence of random viral material that could be from flu or colds. Take off the stupid masks that only make you sicker and open up the economy. Humanity get off your knees and turn off the communist mockingbird media mind control.
I had to cancel my family vacation to Hanalei. The owner of the house kept the entire week rental. No refund no rebooking. Hanky lanky house. We were not going to be able to get our COVID test results prior to departure when following all mandated guidelines. We pleaded our case endlessly to no avail. Owner must be desperate for any rental income. sad.