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Data & News Data Dashboard Vaccination Vaccination Overview Registration (age 75+) Clinician Resources Vaccine FAQs Living & Working Safely Everyday Prevention Safe Gatherings This does not include out-of-state travel to Kauai at this time. Retailers and essential businesses, including big box stores, can begin to operate at 50% capacity. Guide of Hawaii, LLC is a privately-owned (non-government) business. Oahu has introduced a new program for reducing the spread of COVID-19 on the island, with criteria set for loosening & tightening restrictions on both businesses and activities to keep the residents of Oahu safe. The moves come as Hawaii aims to tighten coronavirus restrictions … Aloha, State Parks. Beginning October 26, 2020, we've created a new page dedicated to the day-by-day updates that are occurring with Hawaii's reopening process: Hawaii COVID-19 Travel News & Headlines →. After three days on Kauai, take a post-travel test. Please see list at https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/. Museums, attractions, and zoos are allowed to reopen, with a 50% capacity for indoor areas. For trans-Pacific travelers, here's an example... if a traveler has taken their trans-Pacific pre-travel test from a trusted partner (domestic or international) and arrives on Oahu (hypothetically on a Sunday), we believe that the clock then starts ticking on your three days. Short-term rentals (lodgings that provide guest accommodations for less than 30 days, other than hotels and motels), are allowed to operate under Tier 2. Read the press release. The Safe Travels program is currently being updated to accommodate Kauai travelers. For more information, we've included links below by island: No, the inter-island quarantine does not include inter-island travelers arriving on Oahu at this time. Travelers to Maui may also want to review the latest Public Health Emergency Rules notice effective 01/19/21. Additionally, inter-county passengers to Maui must now have their negative test results prior to arrival; as Maui County will no longer accept negative test results received post-arrival. (Naomi Worcester/Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources via AP) 1 of 24. For example, as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. You can find the most recent updates on Maui via the Maui county website. Businesses or operations not enforcing this rule may be subject to enforcement, including fines and mandatory closure. To download the free app, go to the Google Play or Apple App Store on your phone. This allows travelers who participate in the program to enjoy the resort amenities for the first three days of their vacation until they are eligible to take their post-travel test. To best assist potential Hawaii travelers, we will provide additional updates on pertinent Hawaii Travel Restrictions here regularly, from official sources, on this page as more information becomes available to us. Information Disclaimer: Details and information on this page, including dates, may change on a day-by-day basis. Negative COVID-19 test or quarantine All passengers age five and older who show proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test from a State of Hawaii approved Trusted Testing Partner taken within 72 hours of boarding the last flight of their journey to Hawaii will not be subject to the State of Hawaii’s 10-day traveler quarantine rule. Mahalo! Resort staff will verify your negative post-travel test result and will update the system to release you from quarantine. Unless you are in your room/house/condo, at the beach, or actively eating in a restaurant, you should wear a mask while in Hawaii, especially if you cannot properly socially distance (six feet minimum). Hawaii is tightening COVID-19 restrictions, from mask mandates to visitor testing. These links do not cost you anything and help provide the necessary funding to maintain this website. Traveler utilizes an alternative contact tracing app. ... re-emerging into a changed society by the coronavirus outbreak. We encourage all travelers to review the COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols for all of your travel planning resources within the Islands of Hawaii: We think it is safe to say that any month of the year you will not be disappointed when you visit the Hawaiian islands. According to KHON2, the proposal would require trans-pacific travelers to provide proof of a single negative COVID-19 test result taken within three days of arrival regardless of which island they're visiting. All travelers to Hawaii should always wear a mask while visiting Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic, not only because it's the right way to show Aloha, but also because in most situations, wearing a mask is required by law. Additionally, the Kauai government site says, that "travelers flying to Kauai from Oahu, Maui County, or the Big Island of Hawaii, who have been in the State of Hawaii for more than 72 hours before departing for Kauai, can avoid quarantine" by following the steps we've outlined below in the Kauai Restrictions section. Inter-county passengers to Maui must also now have their negative test results. For what it's worth, and based on our understanding of those two statements above, travelers clearly need to have an inter-county pre-travel test performed 72-hours before departure for Kauai. The quarantine mandate will continue until, Travelers arriving on Maui or the Big Island who choose not to take an inter-island pre-travel test, or who do not arrive with a negative test from an, The quarantine requirement, without an inter-island pre-travel test, applies to, As noted above, the State of Hawaii's new online. Travelers without email addresses will need to create one on an email service (free services like. All Rights Reserved. At this time, international travel restrictions continue to prohibit European and other countries from traveling to the U.S. We will continue to monitor this situation and update this section accordingly. For more information visit www.alohasafealert.org. Please note, according to the Kauai government website, you must "take a pre-travel test from one of the State of Hawaii's Inter-County Trusted Testing and Travel Partners after you have been in Hawaii for more than three (3) days, but within 72 hours of departing to Kauai." Failure to do so will result in a mandatory 10-day quarantine. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The inter-island quarantine continues through at least February 14th. Gyms, hair salons and movie theaters are among businesses that can operate, with restrictions. All comments will be edited/published at GoUS Hawaii's sole discretion. 9 Posted: 6/25/2020 at 4:04 PM Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. Read the news release. The current “resort bubble” hotels on Kauai are: For more information read Emergency Rule 24 and Kauai County travel information. The Beyond Recovery: Reopening Hawaiʻi strategy conveys Hawaiʻi’s coordinated, statewide strategy to address the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Failure to do so will result in a mandatory 10-day quarantine period. • Hawaii: Gov. Hawaii Governor David Ige has signed the 17th Emergency Proclamation, which reduces the state's mandatory self-quarantine period for travelers entering the state, and for those traveling between counties, from 14 to 10 days. Governor's Tenth Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19 Posted: 7/17/2020 Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. Today and in the future. Travelers wishing to bypass the 10-day mandatory quarantine must have their negative COVID-19 test results - from a trusted testing partner - prior to departure for the State of Hawaii. We'll continue to monitor this developing story closely and we'll post updates here and on our Hawaii COVID-19 Vaccination page. Post-arrival testing and results will also not be accepted once a traveler has arrived in Hawaii. The Latest: Hawaii imposes new COVID-19 travel restrictions. Currently, international travelers from both Japan and Canada are now the first international travelers allowed to bypass the 10-day quarantine if they've taken a COVID-19 test from a trusted testing partner in their country of origin. Read about the Best Month to Visit, where we present an overview of each month OR take the quiz on our Best Time to Visit Hawaii page. Only for those who do not possess a mobile device, at least one individual in their traveling party will be required to comply.". In addition to the pre-travel test, a county may require travelers five and older to obtain a subsequent test after arrival. David Ige (D) mandated that people arriving in Hawaii from out of state must show a negative COVID-19 test result obtained within 72 hours pre-travel or self-quarantine for 10 days. Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences at Hokuala, The Point at Poipu - effective February 1, 2021, Hanalei Bay Resort - effective February 1, 2021. These second post-arrival tests are considered an extra layer of screening for COVID-19 in addition to the pre-arrival testing program. For common questions or other issues with the 'Safe Travels' application, visitors can, Travelers are encouraged to enter their information and trip details, Once their health information is entered 24 hours before departure, travelers receive a. A second post-arrival test may be required depending on which island(s) travelers visit, please see the testing news & updates section of our COVID Testing page for the latest information on each island's individual travel requirements. PARK UPDATES: - 1/15/21 - [OAHU] - Kaena Point State Park will be CLOSED Saturday 1/16/21 through Sunday 1/17/21 due to incoming high surf and potentially dangerous shoreline conditions.Both the Mokuleia Section vehicle access gate and Keawaula gate will … House Speaker Scott Saiki intends to introduce a bill that would make travel to Hawaii easier when the state's House of Representatives reconvenes on January 20.. Only DOH authorities will have access to data, and all data will be kept anonymous. What are the restrictions? At this time, everyone must officially wear face masks in all public spaces in Hawaii. Safe Travels is one part of a multi-layered screening process which includes arrival temperature checks, and […] Governor David Ige has now implemented a statewide mask mandate in Hawaii. For more information on county rules, read the latest guidelines (City and County of Honolulu, Maui County, Kauai County, Hawaii County). A trained professional must observe all tests. The program requires passengers five and older to take a Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory within 72 hours from the final leg of departure and produce a negative result. Should you test positive for COVID-19, your identity is kept private from anyone who receives an alert, and their identities are kept private from you. Your use of this website constitutes your acceptance of all the terms, conditions, and disclaimers posted herein. The call center is available to answer questions relating to COVID-19 in Maui County. It does not apply to inter-county travelers. The number of new COVID-19 infections on Oahu has steadily declined under the stay-at-home order, which was put in place four weeks ago when the island was seeing upwards of 300 new cases a day. Hawaii shut down many of its parks and attractions this week, including Diamond Head. Only DOH authorities will have access to data, and all data will be kept anonymous. Now that Hawaii visitors can once again enjoy the state's remarkable natural beauty, great open spaces, unique experiences, and signature hospitality through the practice of Aloha, we've created a new article to cover everything you need to know about What is Open, Closed, or Reopening Soon →. * Hawaii-Guide.com is not a booking agent, accommodation provider, establishment, or tour operator. At this time, Yes, you would be subject to the inter-island quarantine for all islands, excluding Oahu - which does not currently have inter-island travel restrictions. It allows travelers who participate in the program to enjoy the resort amenities for the first three days of their vacation until they are eligible to take their post-travel test. Trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Oahu has introduced a new program for reducing the spread of COVID-19 on the island, with criteria set for loosening & tightening restrictions on both businesses and activities to keep the residents of Oahu safe. For now, travelers should plan to present a hard copy of their negative test results for review at Lihue Airport. Each island county manages its own process. Helicopter tours can operate at 50% capacity, Businesses still closed under the order include bars and nightclubs. The online Safe Travels program is mandatory for all travelers entering Hawaii, effective Sept. 1, 2020. * Hawaii-Guide.com is not a booking agent, accommodation provider, establishment, or tour operator. Each tier is based on the level of community spread of COVID-19 on Oahu, as determined by two specific criteria: The number of daily cases reported, using 7-day averages over two to four week periods; and the positivity rate, using 7-day averages over two or four week periods. This is especially true since some of these rules and regulations are universal for all of Hawaii, such as the requirement that people must wear facial masks when entering places of business and in all airports; while other rules differ between the individual counties. 8 Posted: 6/12/2020 at 4:42 PM Governor's Ninth Supplementary Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19 Posted: 6/10/2020; Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. Face masks are required, and physical distancing of at least six feet between separate groups must be maintained at all times. This post-arrival test will be administered by the county. Effective January 19, 2021, Governor Ige has approved Maui Mayor Victorino's request for the mandatory contact tracing requirement for all travelers from both the mainland and interisland to Maui. The order will become effective on January 26, 2021. HONOLULU – Gov. However, there is a pre- and post-travel testing program for visitors who stay in “resort bubble” hotels. Complete the County of Kauai arrival form by visiting. All Big Island of Hawaii emergency rules and emergency proclamations can be found on their website. Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing Partners & Test Costs, What's Open, Closed, and Reopening Soon in Hawaii, Hawaii Travel Requirements & COVID-19 Updates. Plus, we've included the current Hawaii rules for dining, entertainment, and attractions. ‡Includes Hawaii residents hospitalized out of state. All transpacific travelers arriving on Kauai are subject to the state's 10-day mandatory self-quarantine regardless of testing. Beginning Sept.1, the governor says anyone arriving in Hawaii will need a valid COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to their trip - and show proof of a negative result - … © Copyright 2021 — Guide of US, LLC. Getty. Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers or documentation of recovery before they board. Vacation Rentals can be rented ONLY if you are not subject to the 10-day quarantine. At the announcement, Governor Ige said, "We're taking this added safety precaution now in response to the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases on the mainland and around the world. COVID-19: NEGATIVE TEST RESULT FROM A TRUSTED TESTING PARTNER REQUIRED BEFORE DEPARTURE FOR HAWAII TO BYPASS 10-DAY QUARANTINE. Kauai is currently implementing a mandatory 10-day quarantine for all arrivals, regardless of testing; see above for more information on current Kauai Restrictions and Rules. August 28, 2020. This would also be the process if you land on the island of Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island of Hawaii first and then transit to another island. Extensive details on Hawaii's pre-travel testing procedures for domestic U.S trans-Pacific, inter-island, and international travel, can be found on our Hawaii COVID Testing Requirements & Test Procedures, A complete list of the trusted travel partners, currently approved by the state of Hawaii, for pre-travel testing can be found here: Hawaii Trusted Travel Partners & Test Costs, Additional information on Hawaii's re-opening process, along with a frequently updated traveler FAQ, can be found in our article: Hawaii Reopening to Visitors - What you need to know. Travelers heading to Hawaii must upload their negative test result to the Safe Travels system prior to departure or, as an alternative to uploading, bring a hard copy of their negative test result with … All individuals, both residents and visitors, arriving from out-of-state to Hawaii are subject to a mandatory 10-day self-quarantine. Some islands require a second test, post-arrival. AlohaSafe Alert is interoperable with other similar official notification apps in other states and those apps can also be used by visitors to Hawaii. Only test results from trusted testing partners approved by the Hawaii Department of Health are being accepted. Whether you are a returning resident or a visitor to the Hawaiian Islands, we want to ensure that all travelers remain safe and Stay at an approved Enhanced Movement Quarantine (EMQ) "resort bubble" property. *Despite the new test requirement by the CDC, international travelers to Hawaii must still have a negative test result from a State of Hawaii Trusted Testing and Travel Partner (before departure to Hawaii) in order to avoid the 10-day traveler quarantine. If a passenger does not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery, or chooses not to take a test, the airline must deny boarding to the passenger. *We recognize the wording on this is a bit confusing, and we are hoping there is further clarification on this soon. Travelers flying to Kauai from Oahu, Maui County, or the Big Island of Hawaii, who have been in the State of Hawaii for more than 72 hours before departing for Kauai, can avoid quarantine by taking the following steps: Travelers from out of state now have the option of a shortened three-day quarantine by participating in the resort bubble post-travel testing program. Violation of the quarantine will be a misdemeanor and subject to a possible fine and/or jail time. If you have questions, we are always happy to assist, and you can contact us anytime. IMPORTANT: Test results will not be accepted once a traveler arrives in Hawaii. Sorry for the inconvenience, this page has moved. Take a post-travel test more than 72 hours after arriving on Kauai and receive a negative result. Below we've also made sure to provide detailed information on the individual restrictions on each county/island within the state of Hawaii. All partners and related links comply with our Advertising Disclosures. You can find the most recent updates on Kauai via the Kauai COVID-19 web page. Travelers without smartphones or computers can ask a friend or relative for assistance or receive assistance at the arrival airport. County of Maui COVID-19 Call Center The call center will operate during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Provide proof of your negative pre-travel test result to resort staff upon check-in. Anyone flying to Hawaii will be required to have a negative COVID-19 test result prior to their departure for the state, with the new rule going … ", Create a Safe Travels account and complete the mandatory, Take a pre-travel test from one of the State of Hawaii's. Travelers who, upon entry into the state, provide written confirmation from a state-approved COVID-19 testing facility of a negative test result from a test administered to the traveler within 72 hours from the final leg of departure, will be able to bypass Hawaii’s mandatory quarantine order. For all travelers who do not get properly tested, Hawaii Governor David Ige mandates all visitors arriving in the Hawaiian Islands to self-quarantine for 10 days, meaning all passengers traveling to Hawaii (visitors and returning residents) must self-quarantine for 10 days following their arrival. Guide of Hawaii, LLC is a privately-owned (non-government) business. If you're looking for information on inter-island travel, including the inter-island pre-travel program and the trusted partners. COVID-19: Pre-Travel Testing Program Allows Travelers to Proceed Without Quarantine. Proof of registration, such as showing airport screeners or any law enforcement officer, the application installed or setting enabled on a traveler's mobile device, is required. Kauai has its own restrictions and rules, which we've covered in detail below. Please be civil; do not engage in profanity, rudeness, personal attacks, or cyberbullying. Now that travelers can once again enjoy the incredible beauty and diverse cultures of the Hawaiian Islands, the state of Hawaii is asking for your kokua (help) in keeping Hawaii safe. The response to COVID-19 by the different Hawaiian counties has created a patchwork of emergency rules, orders, and proclamations. Hawaii's travel restrictions are evolving rapidly. Here's an overview of what to expect in the coming months. We expect the list of International Testing Partners to grow substantially as more locations are added; including for travelers arriving from New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, etc. We also receive a small commission from travel partners for some of the links found on this website. Starting on Aug. 1, tourists looking to visit Hawaii will be able to bypass the state’s two-week quarantine requirement for arrivals by getting a negative COVID … For more information visit www.alohasafealert.org. Each county may additionally have its own unique rules; we've included the individual county links below: An owner or operator of any business or operation shall refuse admission or service to any individual who fails to wear a face mask or covering. All travelers must have their negative test results prior to departure as an alternative to Hawaii's 10-day mandatory quarantine. Traveling to Hawaii during COVID-19: Requirements and what to know before you go Hawaii has begun welcoming tourists again, but officials … New features and data elements will be added in future phases, as the Safe Travels process and State travel requirements evolve. If you do not agree with any part of these terms and conditions, you should not use this website. At this time, you will show your QR code to the airport screener upon arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on Oahu. Current approved & trusted testing partners can be found on our new pages: A Partial Inter-island Quarantine has been reinstated, but travelers to Maui and the Big Island county can currently use an inter-island pre-travel test to avoid the 10-day quarantine through the pre-travel inter-island (inter-county) program. Take a pre-travel test within 72 hours before traveling to Kauai and receive a negative test result. Covid-19 Protocols: Please wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and be respectful of others. Download your FREE copy of our... All persons in the state shall wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when in public. Currently, inter-county travelers are allowed to participate in the state of Hawaii's Safe Travels program and be exempt from the 10-day travel quarantine with proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no less than 72 hours before intercounty travel. Travelers who do not have a negative test result prior to departing for Hawaii must self-quarantine for 10 days, without exception. Upload negative test results to your Safe Travels account. Wearing a face covering, or mask, is the law in Hawaii. All travelers must upload negative COVID-19 test results to the Safe Travels Hawaii platform within 72 hours from the final leg of departure or print out the negative test result prior to departure and have it in hand on arrival to Hawaii in order to avoid the 10-day quarantine. Hawaii intends to open tourism with a negative COVID-19 pre-travel test, which will allow visitors to come to Hawaii without a quarantine. A mandatory 14-day quarantine is required for all people arriving in Hawaii extended through at least October 31, 2020 when the pre-travel testing program begins. Once the post-travel test shows they are COVID-free, they will be released from quarantine and can leave the “resort bubble.”. The full list of international partners, which will be regularly updated, can be found here: Hawaii International Trusted Travel Partners →. We've also included links to the most relevant official resources. 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