Hawaii has seen more than 30,000 arrivals since launch of traveler testing program HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - More than 31,000 trans-Pacific passengers have landed in Hawaii since the launch of the traveler testing program Thursday, state tourism figures show. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/...hawaii-first-days-pre-travel-testing-program/
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/...-have-issued-warnings-violating-covid-orders/ By Rick Daysog | October 19, 2020 at 6:04 PM HST - Updated October 20 at 3:58 PM HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thousands of visitors to Oahu have been warned or cited for not wearing masks or failing to social distance. Honolulu police said they’ve issue 4,500 warnings and 470 citations since the launch of the traveler testing program Thursday, which has brought tens of thousands of trans-Pacific arrivals to Hawaii. Police also said several people were arrested for violating Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s emergency orders. Caldwell said that the visitor industry isn’t doing enough to inform tourism about the rules. “I’m a little discouraged by the fact that our partners in the visitor industry have not started to educate visitors," he said. “The local folks are abiding. If they see visitors not abiding, it’s going to create resentment between local and visitors.”
What happens if you test positive for COVID-19 in Hawaii What happens then? Well, it's complicated, and it presents yet another risk travelers have to prepare for in coronavirus-era travel to Hawaii. First off, if you test positive in Hawaii, your Hawaiian vacation is automatically going to extend to at least 14 days because once you test positive, the airlines won't fly you back to the mainland until you recover. A spokesperson for United said, "If a passenger tests positive at the airport, they will not be allowed to fly and will have to quarantine [in Hawaii] and we’ll help them re-book their travel at an appropriate time. Customers are required to complete a Ready to Fly checklist before they fly [back to the mainland] with United indicating they have not tested positive for coronavirus within the last 14 days." or anywhere else in the world that requires a negative test for entry. Something else to consider if you are traveling with a group: A spokesperson from Alaska Airlines referred to Hawaii's Department of Health website, which states, “If you receive a positive test result while you are in quarantine in Hawaii ... [and are] traveling with others, they will also be required to quarantine in Hawaii for 14 days.” Hawaiian Airlines referred to this "Flying into Hawaii" flowchart, which states that those testing positive are subject to "State of Hawaii positive restrictions." A Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson said, "Guests would be able to reschedule their return flight without change fees after being released from isolation and cleared to travel." "You must stay in your visitor lodging/home to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 to other people. This means: -Do not use shared facilities such as pools, spas, gyms, restaurants, or bars -You may not rent a car, whether through a rental car company, online service or through a peer-to-peer platform or car-sharing service -Ask someone to drop off food and other necessities at your front door or order room service. A list of food delivery services is also available here. -Do not go to public places such as the beach, work, school, shopping centers, childcare, or local attractions" https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/test-positive-for-COVID-19-Hawaii-15661683.php
I just assumed they would boat me over to the north shore of Kauai and put me up in a jungle house on Hanalaei Bay and allow me to lay in the hammock and let the ocean breezes flow over me...... as I surf on S2!
Tbere's more, you evil soul. You'd have to sip mai tais and Singapore Slings from hollowd out pineapples with a paper umbrella on top while reclining in a beach chair watching the waves lap onto the shore. I imagine that the sight of you in a string bikini mens swimwear wouldn't be a pretty sight, but who'd care? You'd still have that Singapore sling to fall back on.
If Im going to have to quarantine Hawaii is the place. Its very enjoyable even holding up in one place.
