Hawaii Travel Quarantine Extended

Posted by Island Sotheby's International Realty on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 at 4:47pm

 

Monday July 13th, Gov. David Ige announced he will delay the launch of the pre-travel testing program for incoming travelers to Hawai‘i. The program is now scheduled to begin on Sept. 1. This means all travelers entering the State of Hawai‘i will be subject to the mandatory 14-day quarantine until Sept. 1, when the pre-travel testing program is scheduled to begin.

The governor made this decision in collaboration with Hawai‘i’s four county mayors. Several factors contributed to the decision to delay the pre-travel testing program. They include:

  • The continental U.S. (mainland) is seeing large, uncontrolled outbreaks in some of Hawai‘i’s main visitor markets, including California. Many of these communities are increasing restrictions and rolling back reopening plans.
  • Hawai‘i is seeing an increase in cases.
  • The outbreaks on the mainland are affecting Hawai‘i’s testing supply, including an interruption in our supply chain from the mainland.
  • Hawai‘i anticipates an uptick in cases when schools re-open in August.

“This was an extremely difficult decision to make. This delay will further hurt our economy, but as I’ve always said – we will make decisions based on the best available science and facts prioritizing the health and safety of Hawai‘i residents. Our county mayors and I agree, this delay is essential to protect our community,” said Gov. Ige.

 Read the full press release:

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR — NEWS RELEASE — GOVERNOR IGE ANNOUNCES PRE-TRAVEL TESTING PROGRAM FOR HAWAII ARRIVALS DELAYED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1

 

You can find additional information at the links below: 

● Hawaii Department of Transportation: https://hidot.hawaii.gov/coronavirus/ 

● Maui County Covid-19 Updates: https://www.mauicounty.gov/2370/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information

● Maui Now News Network: https://mauinow.com/category/coronavirus/ 

● State of Hawaii Covid-19 Website: https://hawaiicovid19.com/ 

● Safe Travels: https://safetravels.hawaii.gov/ 

● Travel Information and Interisland Travel Forms: https://health.hawaii.gov/travel/

 

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