On September 17 Hawaii’s governor David Ige announced a plan to reopen to tourism without the mandatory 14 day quarantine period. Travelers would need a negative PCR test within 72 hours of their flight. Big Island Mayor Harry Kim has announced that there mandatory 14 day period will still be required stating:
All of us want to open up our economy, (but) … I made a decision that the risk factor in regards to doing this at this time is not an acceptable risk as far as endangering Hawaii’s people
This decision was made after David Ige gave each county the option to opt out of the program. Kauai wanted a second test to be performed three days after arrival and even secured 15,000 rapid tests but this has been rejected by governor Ige. Maui County is still deciding if they will participate in the program or not.
Hat tip to VFTW
