Hawaii looking to lift mask mandates and testing this summer.

[tankin]

In politics, small but vocal often beats out quiet but doesn't vote in every cycle.

Yes but deep pockets and $ trump vocal minority.... something like a third of the State's economy is directly dependent on tourism and that moves to 45% once to account for the ancillary effects (the US Government accounts for the majority of what's left)

 

[HawaiiRose]

So, the latest updates were announced last week:

**as of 6/15 there are no travel restrictions for traveling inter-island. This means if you are island-hopping, you no longer have to test in between.
**as of 6/15 travelers who have had at least 1 part of their vaccination IN HAWAII, no longer need to do pre-travel testing to return to Hawaii
**once the population in Hawaii reaches 60% fully vaccinated, vaccination cards will be accepted for travelers from the US to Hawaii through the Safe Travels program
**once the population in Hawaii reaches 70% fully vaccinated, all travel restrictions will be lifted

 

[808blessing]

We had widespread access and organization for vaccination very early on in Hawaii. I received my second dose 2/2. Many unions pushed through communication and online appointments. They used cruise docks and Kaiser to get a majority of it through early. News spreads fast and everyone affected wanted to get it fast. Teachers were approved to receive the shots very early on. They started in the schools (over 12 years) last month.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

So, the latest updates were announced last week:

**as of 6/15 there are no travel restrictions for traveling inter-island. This means if you are island-hopping, you no longer have to test in between.
**as of 6/15 travelers who have had at least 1 part of their vaccination IN HAWAII, no longer need to do pre-travel testing to return to Hawaii
**once the population in Hawaii reaches 60% fully vaccinated, vaccination cards will be accepted for travelers from the US to Hawaii through the Safe Travels program
**once the population in Hawaii reaches 70% fully vaccinated, all travel restrictions will be lifted

Does that mean kids below vaccination age will still be required to test when they're in the 60% threshold?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Jeeze and they're keeping mask mandates until 70% fully vaccinated!? That is absolute insanity.

 

[Kristie71]

Jeeze and they're keeping mask mandates until 70% fully vaccinated!? That is absolute insanity.

Unless your are a resident of HI, why should you care? Respect those who actually care and look out for the well being of their neighbors. Them wearing masks dot not affect how YOU live in your state.

 

[HawaiiRose]

Jeeze and they're keeping mask mandates until 70% fully vaccinated!? That is absolute insanity.

The mask mandate is only for indoors now. Outdoors there is no mask requirement anymore.

And as to your question about kinds below vaccination age still being required to test or not, I'm not really sure about that. That's a good question though and I'll see what I can find out.

 

[dzorn]

1. Requiring vaccinated people to mask does absolutely zero good for the well being of anyone's neighbors.

2. Rules apply to visitors as well as residents.

3. 70% is a silly number entirely unsupported by the science, and it's borderline impossible to achieve.

4. This entire thread and many others have been dedicated to people who don't live in a state discussing that state's reopening plans. Why wouldn't a person planning a Disney vacation care about the reopening plans in Florida, or California, or Hawaii (or Paris, or Tokyo, or...)?

I would say some care because they are planning a Hawaiian vacation including a Disney resort. I would think that is obvious given the discussion board you are posting on.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I would say some care because they are planning a Hawaiian vacation including a Disney resort. I would think that is obvious given the discussion board you are posting on.

Simple as.

 

[808blessing]

I’m totally comfortable with the mask mandate indoors. I’m so used to it and don’t get out much. I am also down with making it optional if that is decided. It’s been super nice to see smiling tourist faces while walking around Ko Olina etc.

I wonder how other people in Hawaii feel. I’m definitely down with a mask mandate if it means opening up everything to full capacity for business as usual. If I were in a service job where wearing a mask was a detriment and nuisance to getting my work done comfortably, then I can see how you would want it to be optional. So yeah, I guess that said, optional is the way to go. I’m kind of waffling because I feel concerns about effectiveness of vaccine are valid even if minimally proven at this point. It will change though. We are on the way to opening one conservative step at a time.

 

[Bravesin7]

Just visited Aulani this last March and would have loved to experience it without the mask. Maybe next time.

 

[Kristie71]

1. Requiring vaccinated people to mask does absolutely zero good for the well being of anyone's neighbors.

2. Rules apply to visitors as well as residents.

3. 70% is a silly number entirely unsupported by the science, and it's borderline impossible to achieve.

4. This entire thread and many others have been dedicated to people who don't live in a state discussing that state's reopening plans. Why wouldn't a person planning a Disney vacation care about the reopening plans in Florida, or California, or Hawaii (or Paris, or Tokyo, or...)?

Inquiring it is one thing *****ing about it is another.
if you dont like how HI is handling the pandemic then go to FL where they believe it is all a hoax.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Inquiring it is one thing *****ing about it is another.
if you dont like how HI is handling the pandemic then go to FL where they believe it is all a hoax.

Ma'am this is a discussion board. We discuss things here, including our feelings on topics. Sometimes those feelings are negative.

 

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