Hawaii needs to open up more testing options for pre travel. Many hosptals a d clinics do reliable testing. CVS etc are overwhelmed and impossible to deal with. Bought costco kit to self test, when recieved timing was 72 hous after test recieved in georgia, no return. Out $270. Need more test taking choices. Also why only limited resorts? Seemslike money buddies getting rich.mahalo
Don W
My anticipation to continue visiting Hawaii has waned, because of its strange attitude about the corona virus. It’s like not wanting to kiss a beautiful woman who started smoking cigarettes and has tobacco mouth. I am sad, having visited 8 times since 2001 and always had looked forward to the next visit. But things change and I’m too old to settle on Hawaii’s unpleasant atmosphere, when there are so many alternatives.
Deana P
has anyone used vault? we are flying this week. Also, how long does it take to confirm once we upload?
GaryB
Vault is a “mail order” provider. You order the kit, log into a portal for live instructions, take the test. Take to UPS by 5pm pickup (or you’re delayed a day), write on the outside “Hawaii STAT” then they are supposed to process within 24 hours of receipt from UPS and email you your results. Those results MUST BE uploaded to the Safe Travels website before you land. You then receive a return email with QR code. Upon landing the QR code is scanned and you’re on your way. If you don’t have a QR code you wait in a longer line for processing.
We have Walgreen’s in select Arizona cities that do testing and results in less than 24 hours. Their website will direct you to testing sites that provide the ralid test.
Keep in mind Kauai is closed REGARDLESS of a negative test and 14 day quarantine is mandatory as of 12/2 unless you’re an essential worker.
We just returned so we went thru the hula hoops but had our chickens in order.
Good luck.
Sherry C.
Which Walgreens did u use in az im stopping over in phx 4 days going to tombstone.then Honolulu. Is The test at home approved for Hawaii ?
Kyle M
We used Vault for the 5 of us November 20th. 2 received results at about 24 hours. 2 received results at about 40 hours. 1 received results at about 60 hours so we made it in time. Took minutes once uploading the PDF to the site for the QR code. Was a very easy process for us. I think the key for you all will be whether Vault can continue to meet the 72 hour timeline with the added demand lately. Good luck!
James B
I find it odd that on a travel site we have exchanges that are purely political in nature, depending on whether you are on the right or left. As one who attempts to straddle in these crazy times, I dip my toe into the infested waters to try and point out why Hawaii still requires quarantine for visitors.
Are we the only state requiring quarantine? No
Is death the only metric of concern to justify opening? No. Hospital capacity, the stress of front line medical are critical.
Are elderly and underlying conditions the only metric of susceptibility? No. In the last two weeks of July there were 97K infections of children, and this is before the return to school.
Are there complications from CV19 that could affect individuals testing positive? We don’t know yet, but heart, gut, Reduced lung capacity, and clots rising from inflammation and citokyne storms have been reported in those with mild cases.
There are other unstated reasons not mentioned in theses mostly political exchanges, but one question for those not living in Hawaii: Is a vacation of such importance that we should test your theories when just today the daily positive rate doubled and the spread rate is the highest since March without a massive influx of visitors?
Please consider all the ramifications of a conservative approach to pandemic management, including the issues of the economy and income, but please also consider what happens when Hawaii joins FL, TX, AZ, and ~35 other states that chose the “open” approach. A new shutdown is not out of the question. With proper management (testing with 48 hour results); contact tracing before the numbers are out of control; and quarantines of those exposed are proven strategic approaches that can tamp down spread until we have a proven vaccine and enough inoculations.
Patty T
As i mentioned before, Hawaii is basically closed. There is no where to go. Beaches have barricades, benches have police tape on them, no one in Kapiolani park, a lot of locals are stressed out, schools are closed and may be open in November. Cops patrol, 350 new cases yesterday….don’t come here right now for a 14 day quarantine. Iam here visiting family. Been to the beach once, circled the island and visited friends in their back yard. Shopped at Safeway. Not going anywhere until I head for the airport Sunday. Aloha!
debby
Well just yesterday I was informed my kaiser will no longer test …because all testing is recorded as false positives. This is getting very bizarre! AMERICA middle class will not survive this. 70% of restaurants in my city has closed permanently as of this week.
Bill S
Which Kaiser group? In Hawaii or California?
We have Kaiser and have been hearing some strange things as well about their testing in Northern California..
Mahalo
Bill
BarryR
The political posts are on this website because this is a political issue. Governor Ige has pissed us all off because he wont make a decision and stick with it. And the Governor is killing Hawaii’s economic future by closing down the state. He could have done so many things to save Hawaii – limit the number of tourists during this time, require negative test results before travel, check temps before boarding flights. These are the things that most states are doing. Why? Because there would be much more suffering and probably deaths if we just shut down like Hawaii has. We’ll get over it if we can’t travel to Hawaii – it’s just a vacation. But after the damage is done, I don’t know if Hawaii will ever recover. And I hate that for the good people of Hawaii.
Paul C
There is a difference between Hawaii and mainland states. You would do well to understand that. IF Covid hits the islands it could absolutely devastate the entire islands and people and what good is tourism at that point? ZERO you cannot spend money when you are dead
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Hawaii needs to open up more testing options for pre travel. Many hosptals a d clinics do reliable testing. CVS etc are overwhelmed and impossible to deal with. Bought costco kit to self test, when recieved timing was 72 hous after test recieved in georgia, no return. Out $270. Need more test taking choices. Also why only limited resorts? Seemslike money buddies getting rich.mahalo
My anticipation to continue visiting Hawaii has waned, because of its strange attitude about the corona virus. It’s like not wanting to kiss a beautiful woman who started smoking cigarettes and has tobacco mouth. I am sad, having visited 8 times since 2001 and always had looked forward to the next visit. But things change and I’m too old to settle on Hawaii’s unpleasant atmosphere, when there are so many alternatives.
has anyone used vault? we are flying this week. Also, how long does it take to confirm once we upload?
Vault is a “mail order” provider. You order the kit, log into a portal for live instructions, take the test. Take to UPS by 5pm pickup (or you’re delayed a day), write on the outside “Hawaii STAT” then they are supposed to process within 24 hours of receipt from UPS and email you your results. Those results MUST BE uploaded to the Safe Travels website before you land. You then receive a return email with QR code. Upon landing the QR code is scanned and you’re on your way. If you don’t have a QR code you wait in a longer line for processing.
We have Walgreen’s in select Arizona cities that do testing and results in less than 24 hours. Their website will direct you to testing sites that provide the ralid test.
Keep in mind Kauai is closed REGARDLESS of a negative test and 14 day quarantine is mandatory as of 12/2 unless you’re an essential worker.
We just returned so we went thru the hula hoops but had our chickens in order.
Good luck.
Which Walgreens did u use in az im stopping over in phx 4 days going to tombstone.then Honolulu. Is The test at home approved for Hawaii ?
We used Vault for the 5 of us November 20th. 2 received results at about 24 hours. 2 received results at about 40 hours. 1 received results at about 60 hours so we made it in time. Took minutes once uploading the PDF to the site for the QR code. Was a very easy process for us. I think the key for you all will be whether Vault can continue to meet the 72 hour timeline with the added demand lately. Good luck!
I find it odd that on a travel site we have exchanges that are purely political in nature, depending on whether you are on the right or left. As one who attempts to straddle in these crazy times, I dip my toe into the infested waters to try and point out why Hawaii still requires quarantine for visitors.
Are we the only state requiring quarantine? No
Is death the only metric of concern to justify opening? No. Hospital capacity, the stress of front line medical are critical.
Are elderly and underlying conditions the only metric of susceptibility? No. In the last two weeks of July there were 97K infections of children, and this is before the return to school.
Are there complications from CV19 that could affect individuals testing positive? We don’t know yet, but heart, gut, Reduced lung capacity, and clots rising from inflammation and citokyne storms have been reported in those with mild cases.
There are other unstated reasons not mentioned in theses mostly political exchanges, but one question for those not living in Hawaii: Is a vacation of such importance that we should test your theories when just today the daily positive rate doubled and the spread rate is the highest since March without a massive influx of visitors?
Please consider all the ramifications of a conservative approach to pandemic management, including the issues of the economy and income, but please also consider what happens when Hawaii joins FL, TX, AZ, and ~35 other states that chose the “open” approach. A new shutdown is not out of the question. With proper management (testing with 48 hour results); contact tracing before the numbers are out of control; and quarantines of those exposed are proven strategic approaches that can tamp down spread until we have a proven vaccine and enough inoculations.
As i mentioned before, Hawaii is basically closed. There is no where to go. Beaches have barricades, benches have police tape on them, no one in Kapiolani park, a lot of locals are stressed out, schools are closed and may be open in November. Cops patrol, 350 new cases yesterday….don’t come here right now for a 14 day quarantine. Iam here visiting family. Been to the beach once, circled the island and visited friends in their back yard. Shopped at Safeway. Not going anywhere until I head for the airport Sunday. Aloha!
Well just yesterday I was informed my kaiser will no longer test …because all testing is recorded as false positives. This is getting very bizarre! AMERICA middle class will not survive this. 70% of restaurants in my city has closed permanently as of this week.
Which Kaiser group? In Hawaii or California?
We have Kaiser and have been hearing some strange things as well about their testing in Northern California..
Mahalo
Bill
The political posts are on this website because this is a political issue. Governor Ige has pissed us all off because he wont make a decision and stick with it. And the Governor is killing Hawaii’s economic future by closing down the state. He could have done so many things to save Hawaii – limit the number of tourists during this time, require negative test results before travel, check temps before boarding flights. These are the things that most states are doing. Why? Because there would be much more suffering and probably deaths if we just shut down like Hawaii has. We’ll get over it if we can’t travel to Hawaii – it’s just a vacation. But after the damage is done, I don’t know if Hawaii will ever recover. And I hate that for the good people of Hawaii.
There is a difference between Hawaii and mainland states. You would do well to understand that. IF Covid hits the islands it could absolutely devastate the entire islands and people and what good is tourism at that point? ZERO you cannot spend money when you are dead