146 thoughts on “Testing for Hawaii Travel: Many Questions Await Answers”
Pam M
Thank you Beat of Hawai’i, for the amazingly accurate updates.
The only clear thing about this mess is that no one knows what to do.
Then today there’s news from China about a new strain of flu.
Why not, ugh.
Aloha to all, and stay safe out there.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Pam.
Thanks for your nice words and all of your comments as well!
Aloha.
Dale G
You do a great job keeping those of us on the mainland apprised of the dire travel situation in Hawaii. I agree with the three comments that appear in the update posted on June 29th. Seems as if Hawaii authorities are making promises they can’t possibly keep. Maybe it’s time to recall Gov. Ige and the boys in the band. This is ridiculous.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Dale.
Thank you!
Aloha.
Carolyn G
Thanks as always for the very helpful information and perspective that you provide!
With a heavy heart, we just canceled our 2 1/2 week trip originally booked for early Sept because we just don’t think this is the right time for our next visit to the islands.
We have no issue with the idea of getting tested. Or wearing masks. Or soc. distancing. But a number of factors are giving us pause:
– Uncertainties around the ability to get a test result within the allotted time frame , and the financial risk associated with not getting results in time and either not being able to come at the last minute (and lose a significant amount of non-refundable $) or having to quar antine.
– We all know that cases in HI are likely to rise within a few weeks of the reopening. The Aug 1 ‘reopening’ start puts the likely first brunt of that right around the time we are scheduled to arrive, and we think there is a strong likelihood that the quar antine could (and, understandably should if there is a big surge) be reintroduced in that early Sept time frame.
– We’re from California, and although we ourselves continue to be VERY careful, we’re extremely disappointed in the reckless behavior of many of our fellow Californians (and fellow mainlanders) and see the reality of the rapidly rising number of cases — not just from our state but from many others. This means not only heightened risk to us from others on the plane, but a chance that if we were infected during travel that we could unwittingly represent a risk to the people of Kauai.
– If there is a surge, we think there would be an understandable reaction to visitors from residents who are concerned about the spread.
I love the islands (born and raised on Oahu) and especially Kauai like no other place in the world. We hope that next year we can resume our trips to Hawaii (we usually visit every 1-2 years, basically as often as we can afford.)
Aloha,
Carolyn
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Carolyn.
Thank you for all of your comments!
Aloha.
james r.
I think… the tests need to be 72 hrs before you leave the mainland…negative? then you get in
GinaB
Make Las Vegas a hub and you will get results in 24hrs or less.
Julie G
Aloha,
Any information on kids being tested? What age has to be tested? CVS only does testing for 18+.
Mahalo
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Julie.
Great question. We haven’t yet seen the answer.
Aloha.
Laura P
Help, flight to bug Island on Aug 2, can’t find a place to test with 72 hr results, also most only test person with sysphoms. What will happen if we arrive with a negative test results that was taken 4 days out not 3 days? 4 days sites will guarantee a results to travel with. CVS in CA isn’t testing for travel needs. I’ve email Hawaii Governor office for help no reply.
Barbara M
I received a reply from the Governor’s Office – a non-informative reply but a reply nonethless
Jodi
I work for cvs and I am unable to get an appt due to no symptoms , no body else in town are offering testing , cvs is also booked for over a week or so !! It will be impossible to do the testing within 72 hours , there has to be another way so we can travel to Hawaii , I have rebooked twice already ! I did the antibodies test and it was negative but I’m sure that won’t count !!
MS
So i take my test, get a negative result and spend the next 72 hours exposing myself unintentionally of course… and this solution works how?
Les
This is no different than what was before in place, the only thing the governor did was open to mainland travelers knowing they cannot Obtain a test within 72 hours. And if you do it’s not foolproof because you may test negative 72 hours prior but on the plane you may be exposed to someone who is asymptomatic!! And then what?
Here in the LA area there are no rapid testing sites at all there are a few up in the northern area of the state and that’s it so just another ploy to keep mainland visitors out. Nothing has changed.
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Thank you Beat of Hawai’i, for the amazingly accurate updates.
The only clear thing about this mess is that no one knows what to do.
Then today there’s news from China about a new strain of flu.
Why not, ugh.
Aloha to all, and stay safe out there.
Hi Pam.
Thanks for your nice words and all of your comments as well!
Aloha.
You do a great job keeping those of us on the mainland apprised of the dire travel situation in Hawaii. I agree with the three comments that appear in the update posted on June 29th. Seems as if Hawaii authorities are making promises they can’t possibly keep. Maybe it’s time to recall Gov. Ige and the boys in the band. This is ridiculous.
Hi Dale.
Thank you!
Aloha.
Thanks as always for the very helpful information and perspective that you provide!
With a heavy heart, we just canceled our 2 1/2 week trip originally booked for early Sept because we just don’t think this is the right time for our next visit to the islands.
We have no issue with the idea of getting tested. Or wearing masks. Or soc. distancing. But a number of factors are giving us pause:
– Uncertainties around the ability to get a test result within the allotted time frame , and the financial risk associated with not getting results in time and either not being able to come at the last minute (and lose a significant amount of non-refundable $) or having to quar antine.
– We all know that cases in HI are likely to rise within a few weeks of the reopening. The Aug 1 ‘reopening’ start puts the likely first brunt of that right around the time we are scheduled to arrive, and we think there is a strong likelihood that the quar antine could (and, understandably should if there is a big surge) be reintroduced in that early Sept time frame.
– We’re from California, and although we ourselves continue to be VERY careful, we’re extremely disappointed in the reckless behavior of many of our fellow Californians (and fellow mainlanders) and see the reality of the rapidly rising number of cases — not just from our state but from many others. This means not only heightened risk to us from others on the plane, but a chance that if we were infected during travel that we could unwittingly represent a risk to the people of Kauai.
– If there is a surge, we think there would be an understandable reaction to visitors from residents who are concerned about the spread.
I love the islands (born and raised on Oahu) and especially Kauai like no other place in the world. We hope that next year we can resume our trips to Hawaii (we usually visit every 1-2 years, basically as often as we can afford.)
Aloha,
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn.
Thank you for all of your comments!
Aloha.
I think… the tests need to be 72 hrs before you leave the mainland…negative? then you get in
Make Las Vegas a hub and you will get results in 24hrs or less.
Aloha,
Any information on kids being tested? What age has to be tested? CVS only does testing for 18+.
Mahalo
Hi Julie.
Great question. We haven’t yet seen the answer.
Aloha.
Help, flight to bug Island on Aug 2, can’t find a place to test with 72 hr results, also most only test person with sysphoms. What will happen if we arrive with a negative test results that was taken 4 days out not 3 days? 4 days sites will guarantee a results to travel with. CVS in CA isn’t testing for travel needs. I’ve email Hawaii Governor office for help no reply.
I received a reply from the Governor’s Office – a non-informative reply but a reply nonethless
I work for cvs and I am unable to get an appt due to no symptoms , no body else in town are offering testing , cvs is also booked for over a week or so !! It will be impossible to do the testing within 72 hours , there has to be another way so we can travel to Hawaii , I have rebooked twice already ! I did the antibodies test and it was negative but I’m sure that won’t count !!
So i take my test, get a negative result and spend the next 72 hours exposing myself unintentionally of course… and this solution works how?
This is no different than what was before in place, the only thing the governor did was open to mainland travelers knowing they cannot Obtain a test within 72 hours. And if you do it’s not foolproof because you may test negative 72 hours prior but on the plane you may be exposed to someone who is asymptomatic!! And then what?
Here in the LA area there are no rapid testing sites at all there are a few up in the northern area of the state and that’s it so just another ploy to keep mainland visitors out. Nothing has changed.