07/06/2020
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS UPDATE (7-6-20):
SPECIAL ALERTS AND NOTICES FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
SPECIAL ALERTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION -
COVID-19 as of July 05, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Hawaii has achieved an important milestone in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the efforts of many people, including those of you who postponed your trip to Hawaii, and our residents who abided by the quarantine restrictions, Hawaii is beginning the process of re-opening the state to visitors.
Beginning Saturday, August 1, Travelers to Hawaii who have a valid negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test from a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory prior to arriving at Hawaii’s airports will not be subject to the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine. To be clear, this test result must be confirmed prior to arrival and the passenger must present evidence of this test upon arrival. Individuals will be responsible for the cost of the pre-travel test.
We’ve all sacrificed to reach this stage of re-opening and it’s essential we continue being vigilant. The pre-travel testing process allows travelers to return and allows us to continue to protect the health and safety of our community, which is our primary focus and priority .
Mahalo.
Pre-Travel Testing Program for Out-of-State Travelers – August 1
• Beginning August 1, travelers to Hawaii who have a valid negative COVID-19 FDA-approved PCR test from a CLIA-certified laboratory 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to Hawaii will not be subject to the 14-day quarantine. To reiterate, this test result must be done prior to arrival and the traveler must present evidence of this test. Travelers will be responsible for the cost of the pre-travel test.
• No testing will be provided upon arrival at the airport.
• The 14-day quarantine will remain in place for those who choose not to get pre-tested. If the quarantine is refused, the passenger must make arrangements to leave the island immediately without leaving the airport.
• Temperature checks will continue at airports across the state. Anyone with a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees or who is experiencing other symptoms will be required to undergo a secondary screening at the airport with trained healthcare staff.
• Travelers will be required to fill out the State Travel and Health Declaration forms upon arrival.
• Everyone must wear facial masks in all Hawaii airports and when entering places of business.
• No COVID-19 PCR testing will be provided upon arrival at the airport. Therefore, we strongly encourage anyone not willing to get pre-tested, to please refrain from visiting Hawaii as our 14-day quarantine regulations will remain in place and are stringent (guests are not allowed to leave their room except to seek medical care or to go to the airport to return home; food is to be delivered to your door for the full 14 days; all costs for the 14 day quarantine are borne by the visitor). Your adherence to them is closely monitored. Violators are prosecuted.
• Further details are forthcoming, such as: from what age will children be tested, how long the pre-arrival testing requirement and quarantine process will be in effect, whether this only applies to travel from the mainland United States or does it also apply to travel from other countries, and how this affects residents returning to Hawaii. We will continue to update this site with confirmed information.
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Special Alerts and Notices for The Hawaiian Islands Special Alerts: General Information - COVID-19 as of July 05, 2020 12:00 p.m. Hawaii has achieved an important milestone in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the efforts of many people, including those of you who postponed your trip...
