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  1. Debra M

    I agree with KymV. She really conveys my exact thoughts about the app. You are on vacation, better to just stay home and wait rather than be paranoid looking at everyone wondering if they have covid.

  2. Jared X

    These idiotic mayors just keep coming up with crazier and crazier ideas to keep tourists away–despite the science / data / evidence confirming what I’ve said on this forum countless times this past year: It aint the tourists that are spreading COVID in Hawaii.

    And it never has been.

    And, as has been the case all year, Hawaii consistently has some of the lowest COVID infection numbers and deaths–by any measure. Hawaii currently is #1 in terms of the LOWEST number of COVID related deaths per capita–from day 1 of the pandemic. Hawaii also currently holds the #2 spot (behind Vermont) for the lowest number of total cases per capita–from day 1 of the pandemic. And if you look at the DATA you can see clearly that there has been a ZERO spike in COVID cases or deaths since travel restrictions were slightly eased in October. (In fact, daily reported new cases were DRAMATICALLY lower AFTER said easing–at least 50% lower in Oct, Nov, and Dec than in late August / early Sept.)

    nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/hawaii-coronavirus-cases.html

    But, again, Hawaii’s draconian restrictions have NEVER been about health and safety… they’re about race… and history… and perception… not actual results. (Point of fact: Kaui–which is the county that consistently and currently has by far the LOWEST number of case and deaths per capita–in a state with one of the lowest number of cases and deaths per capita in the country–continues to argue for even MORE dracanion TOURISM restrictions–disengenuously sighting a lack of hospital andn ICU beds as their justification–as if Honolulu isn’t just 60 miles away as the crow flies–20 to 30 minutes by plane or helecopter. You could literally paddle a COVID patient in a CANOE to Oahu before they could die. (Hawaii Life Flight has bases on EVERY major Hawaiin island.)

    So, no, unless EVERY person on Maui–including every local and every government official and employee is being tracked by this ap, I would not use it

    1. Goldie C

      Agreed! I will NOT load this app on my device. I will not be tracked. I will not take the Vaccine. So I guess the bottom line is I won’t be visiting Hawaii, and especially Maui or Kauai any time soon. As someone that lived on Oahu and Kauai for 14 years, it’s disgusting what the island mayors and Governor have done concerning a virus that has a 99.5% survival rate. Nothing but fear mongering, lockdowns, and insanity for the past 10 months.

  3. Brad B

    Thank you for this warning. It is horrific to think this would ever be conceived as a good idea.
    Mandatory contact tracing without a positive result to a test or just because I’m a tourist.
    I am not saying there is an overt attempt at denying one’s privacy but once the app is installed and once the virus has come under control what are the guarantees the tech can’t be used to track movements or ‘free’ assembly?

  4. Andy M

    I would not subscribe to any sort of tracing. Yes, if you carry a smartphone, the government already has a ton of info about you—but why give them more. Same goes for the vaccine, I’m not taking it either.

  6. Jilene B

    CDC came out today saying that proof of recovering from Covid (a positive test result followed by negative result, will be able to be used when returning from international travel. Will Hawaii allow this same documentation to travel there & avoid the Covid test?

    1. David B

      For up to 90 days, only. From the Hawaii Safe Travels Web Site FAQs:

      “If I have recovered from COVID-19 but still test positive for the virus do I still have to quarantine?

      In order to qualify for a COVID-19 exemption to the 10-day quarantine, you must submit the following two pieces of information:

      A copy of a positive molecular COVID-19 test (NAAT or PCR) from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory taken no more than 90 days and no less than 11 days prior to your departure date.

      A signed letter from a medical provider stating that you have not exhibited symptoms and are fully recovered – this letter must be signed at least 10 days after your positive test and no more than 14 days from your departure date.

      To request an exemption, go to ag.hawaii.gov/travelexemption. Please allow a week for processing.”

  7. MattD

    And how exactly do you “make” anyone use the app? Firstly, you can’t make anyone show you their phone content without a warrant. And even if you could, all the person would have to do is shut off their bluetooth or NFC.

  8. jo

    I’m from Canada and since 2008 I went every year to Maui. I hope I can go soon and -except for a vaccine I don’t thrust yet- I’m ready to compromise to any reasonable rules if that allows me to be with my Maui friends, sit on a beach and eat in restaurants!
    Mahalo to your team for the constant updates.

  10. Markr

    I have not opted in to any contact tracing anywhere. If you are sick Stay The Hell Home . If you have been in contact with someone with symptoms Stay The Hell Home. We don’t need big brother tracking us. Yes, Covid is real and I have been taking as many precautions as needed. I have donated my plasma to help others and every time I donate I get a PCR test and blood test for covid19. All have been negative.

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