Between July 26 and August 8, Hawaii reported a rise in COVID-19 cases by 168%. On August 6, it registered 655 new cases, the highest number of daily new infections since the beginning of the pandemic.

Because of concerns over the novel Delta variant, Hawaii is also tightening its COVID-19 restrictions. On Tuesday, August 11, the governor announced to sign an executive order to limit social gatherings and the capacity of establishments.

Indoor social gatherings will be limited to 10 people, while outdoor gatherings will be limited to 25. The capacity for indoor bars, gyms, restaurants, and other facilities will be reduced to 50%. Pre-testing for all tourists without exception might be reimposed, too.

Therefore, traveling to Hawaii in the next few weeks should be reconsidered to avoid spreading the virus and its variants.

Disclaimer: Travel restrictions and governmental regulations can change rapidly and the information below might be outdated within a few hours. Therefore, double-check all information with your embassy or on official websites. Traveling Lifestyle does not take any responsibility for your decision to travel.

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Vaccination progress in Hawaii

So far, 1,023,635 Hawaiians have received at least one dose. 764,799 Hawaiians have been fully vaccinated, which is around 54% of the population of the islands.

Current COVID statistics in Hawaii

The COVID-19 pandemic is at its peak in Hawaii. To this date, Hawaii has registered 45,920 COVID-19 cases, of which 542 have resulted in death.

At the moment, there are 34,121 active cases. On average, Hawaii reports around 555 new infections daily, which is the highest daily average since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.

COVID-19 hotspots in Hawaii

Recommendations

New restrictions and rules are taking place on the island with little to no prior notice. We recommend you double-check the following links for updated restrictions.

Kauai COVID-19 webpage: https://www.kauai.gov/COVID-19
Maui County: https://www.MauiCounty.gov/travel
Hawaii County COVID-19 webpage: https://coronavirus-response-county-of-hawaii-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/
For more information on Safe Travels: https://ets.hawaii.gov/travelhelp/additional-safe-travels-faqs/
For State Quarantine Information:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) transportation related information and resources

HAWAII UPDATES ARCHIVES

November 2020

As of NOVEMBER 20, HAWAII has around 50 – 150 new daily cases which are considered quite low. In total there are 17,182 confirmed cases and 229 deaths caused by the virus. (Source: NYTimes)

Regarding the novel coronavirus, the United States is by far the hardest-hit country in the world. As of September 15th, national authorities have officially reported 11,413,788 positive cases and 248,571 deaths. Hawaii has reported 99 deaths and 16,841 positive cases statewide in Oahu (14,506), Maui County (14,506), Kauai County (86), and Hawaii Island (1,499) so far.

General Hara stated that his team is learning from the poorly prepared opening plan that took them from an almost virus-free state to now fighting a record number of infections.

What is the process to get to Hawaii?

There are a few steps to follow if you are headed to this beautiful destination. Keep reading and take notes so your trip goes smoothly.

Take a COVID-19 test.

Starting November 24, if you do not bring a recent negative COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) with you, you will need to quarantine.

Register in Safe Travels

The State of Hawaii has set in place a digital form, Safe Travels, to speed up screening procedures in their airports and to allow their health officials to keep track of possible outbreaks or threats to the local population.

Every traveler, even those traveling between islands, will have to fill out the form within 24 hours prior to their trip. Click on this link, register using your Google or Facebook account, and follow the instructions.

A new online Safe Travels application will be mandatory for all inter-island and transpacific travelers as of Sept. 1. This new digital app, which collects the required health and travel information, is critical to protecting the health of our residents and visitors alike. pic.twitter.com/iMHOUd4eTz

— COH Civil Defense (@CivilDefenseHI) September 14, 2020

Get airport-ready

Once you arrive in Hawaii you will be checked for high temperature or any other COVID-19 symptoms, and asked to undergo a second round of screening if your temperature is above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

Show to the airport authorities the QR code you received after completing the Safe Travels questionnaire. You can bring a printed copy or show the digital code on your smartphone.

October 2020

Hawaii, the famous U.S. state island, initially opened its doors to national and international travelers and tourists without strict restrictions. It didn’t go as planned and General Kenneth Hara, Hawaii Adjutant Director of the local Emergency Management Agency, has affirmed on the local news that as soon as they started opening up, the coronavirus spread quickly and the new positive cases grew exponentially. In order to try to stop the contagion, authorities have decided to put off their new traveling strategy to October 1. Until then, travelers are still bound to a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Hawaii’s government has canceled the 14-day quarantine since mid-October and welcomed visitors from all US states. Only a PCR test is required and downloading a health tracking app.

On the day of reopening, Hawaii received 8000 visitors which is considered a great success and boosts the economy of the islands. (Source: dailymail.co.uk)