Maui to start requiring second take a look at for arriving trans-Pacific vacationers.
Maui County acquired approval to require a second COVID-19 take a look at for all trans-Pacific vacationers taking part within the Secure Travels program. The precise implementation date will not be but know, however is anticipated to be in direction of the tip of April.
The second take a look at will probably be a fast take a look at performed at Maui’s Kahului (OGG) Airport. The price of the second take a look at will probably be paid by Maui County.
Arriving passengers who refuse the take a look at will probably be topic to a compulsory 10-day quarantine. See this link to Maui News for extra info.
Governor Ige units anticipated vaccine exemptions in place for fully-vaccinated vacationers. Implementation date TBD.
Governor Ige signed the 19th Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19 on Thursday. (Guidelines for journey to the state begin on web page 6.) Most notable within the new proclamation is the supply that can ultimately permit fully-vaccinated vacationers to bypass quarantine and pre-testing. The date of implementation will not be but identified aa it’s going to develop into efficient upon approval by the director of the Hawaii Emergency Administration Company. Right here’s the precise wording from the underside of web page 8.
(3) upon the institution of an exception by the Director of HIEMA, individuals who, previous to departure to the State, add into the State’s Secure Travels program or in any other case present validation that they’ve accomplished a vaccine routine authorized by DOH. This third exception will not be obtainable as of the date of this Proclamation, requires motion by the Director of HIEMA and particulars will probably be posted at https://hawaiicovid19.com/. Individuals below the age of 5 accompanied by a traveler who meets present take a look at exceptions are usually not required to acquire a take a look at previous to arrival.
Within the meantime, vacationers should adhere to the present journey guidelines put up at HawaiiCOVID19.com/travel.
