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Hubby and I just cancelled our 3-month trip to Kauai which was initially scheduled to begin on August 1st, then pushed back to September 1st. However, with so many unknowns and obstacles, and the confusion and lack of decisions, we decided we should get our money back while we still can before it’s too late to cancel. We visit Kauai annually and are sad that we’ll miss the opportunity this year. We’ve been researching and waiting and hoping since March, and we finally decided it’s just not worth the stress that it’s causing us. Like many people have reported, there is no place to get tested with results in 72 hours. Most places, including CVS, won’t even test unless you have symptoms. We fully understand and support the need to keep the residents safe, but we’re sorry for all the people whose jobs are at risk because of the lack of leadership when it comes to tourism. Mahalo and blessings to all.
Hi Pam.
Thanks for all of your comments.
Aloha.
Typical Hawaii
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We live in a small town in Oregon. Tests are taking 6 days to get results. The only way to get the 10-minute test is if you are showing symptoms. Furthermore there are only a certain number of 10- minute tests available per day to the hospital. This information is from a reliable source “in the know”. Not only that, the tests are only about 80% accurate for the long test and the short test is even less accurate … 50% in some cases! Careful reading on the subject will also inform you that the latest testing methods also show the common cold will be reported as positive for c0vid. Please do deeper research than just watching the media.
This is absolutely the biggest joke of the century on the American people.
Mahalo
It appears politics are in total control. Good news was reported today on the UK versus Sweden approach. The trajectory of declining deaths per million was exactly the same. The UK locked down and Sweden did not.
In my area too results are taking longer. How do we get to fly to Hawaii if we too have to meet this 72 hour test. Im scheduled for next month to be in Hawaii and yet these rules and not having quick testing are going to rule me out. So sad and wrong.
Sadly, I believe the difficulty of testing in addition to the somewhat unwelcoming atmosphere are going to have devastating effects on Hawaii’s economy. Further, I believe large numbers of mainlanders have found enjoyment in exploring and experiencing parts of the mainland often ignored because of the breathtaking beauty and comfort of Hawaii. Maybe that is a good thing? I don’t know. But I fear the impact of C0vid-19 will be felt more profoundly in the state of Hawaii than any other state.
Good I hope all of you with that attitude stay on the main land. This is EXACTLY why many locals do not like US. SO please do explore the mainland.
I believe they changed the verbage to NAAT to encompass the quicker molecular methods as well as PCR. If the test is not PCR , then you may have people entering that were told they were negative and are indeed positive . The quicker tests are meant for screening symptomatic patients and then follow up with PCR . Masks and distancing are the only way to go
How about this? Check travelers temps when they get on a flight to Hawaii and if they have fever, send them home. Then, anyone living in Hawaii who is elderly or has pre-existing health conditions should protect themselves from potential infection. Everyone else try to social distance or wear a mask when that’s not possible. It’s pretty simple really, that is what the rest of the country is doing after all. Why shut down the economy of Hawaii and cause travellers to (again) change their plans when this “pan demic” is totally manageable?
20 MILLION tourists come to Hawaii each year. It has to be way more than TOTALLY MANAGEABLE
What about the asymptatic people who don’t show any symptoms at all? How do you stop them from getting on a plane or spreading the virus?? Sadly, I don’t think it’s simple at all…
Michaelle M
That’s why we all have to wear masks on the plane and social distance otherwise. Fortunately, most people remain asymptomatic and never know they’re infected. Again, those who are more susceptible should take extra precautions.
Wonder how you find out which type testing is being done where? I googled both of those test types and it didn’t tell me anything, I’m certainly no scientist. Both are C0vid tests and that’s all I took away from my Google experience. Geesh. How confusing can it be!
NAAT testing? That has an even worse turnaround time. I hope that was a typo on the tourism website and not a new wrinkle.
Thank you so much for all the good information your website provides, it is very helpful.
Mahalo,
Niki
Hi Niki.
Thanks.
Aloha.
What really concerns me is that if the person sitting next to you, on a 5 hr flight, hasn’t had a test, and then tests positive after arriving in Hawaii, this would put you in probable jeopardy. And that is a risk that I would not be willing to take. There has to be a better plan in place before I would even make a reservation.
I had the swan test done June 27 at Lifeway Hanapepe. I still don’t have results.
Kathy