* Kauai’s newly applied rule requiring all vacationers to quarantine for 14 days is in impact right this moment. This rule applies to vacationers and residents arriving on the island from touring elsewhere. This new restriction has resulted in many cancellations, closures and job losses. For extra info on Kauai-specific journey restrictions, go to Kauai.gov/covid-19.
* The just lately added restriction requiring vacationers who take part within the pre-travel testing program to have their results before their final flight to Hawaii has some pushback by island lawmakers. The rule has brought about cancellations, job losses and trusted testing companions to withdraw their assist of this system. For extra details about the Protected Travels and pre-travel testing packages, see HawaiiCOVID19.com.
* Beginning right this moment, Trans-Pacific vacationers to Hawaii’s Huge Island will as soon as once more be required to take a rapid-antigen take a look at upon arrival per HawaiiNewsNow.
* There’s a brand new initiative referred to as Movers and Shakas to encourage individuals who work remotely to work from Oahu. There are volunteer alternatives and expectations as effectively. Right here’s an excerpt in regards to the fundamentals of Movers and Shakas:
“Movers & Shakas” (https://www.moversandshakas.org/) will initially present 50 FREE r/t flights to Oahu to pre-employed individuals who should keep a minimal of 1 month. In alternate, they should give a couple of hours/week to a nonprofit that matches their skillset. So there’s a nice volunteer part for these seeking to give again whereas touring. Further incentives embrace discounted charges with lodges, eating places, and many others. Deadline to use is Dec. 15.
