Maui COVID-19 Traveler Update on July 13
Reopening Sept 1st to Out-of-State Travelers
Governor announced on July 13, a delay in the launch of the pre-travel testing program for incoming travelers to Maui and the Hawai‘ian islands to begin on September 1, 2020.
“This was an extremely difficult decision to make. This delay will further hurt our economy, but as I’ve always said – we will make decisions based on the best available science and facts prioritizing the health and safety of Hawai‘i residents. Our county mayors and I agree, this delay is essential to protect our community,” said Gov. Ige.
Once it is launched, the pre-travel testing program will be an important part of the state’s multi-layered screening process to protect residents and visitors. Some new details include:
- Travelers will be exempt from the 14-day quarantine if they test negative after taking a COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours in advance of travel.
- The test must be a nucleic acid amplification test or NAAT test conducted at a CLIA-certified laboratory.
- If test results are not available by the time of arrival in Hawaiʻi, the traveler will remain in quarantine until their test results are received. If the test results are negative and can be verified, the traveler will then be exempt from the quarantine.
- All travelers are subject to the pre-test requirement, including children of all ages.
- Travelers are responsible for the cost of the test.
- No commercial testing will be provided at Hawaiʻi airports.
Gov. Ige will issue a 10th supplementary emergency proclamation in the next few days.
For Govenor Ige updates:
For Hawaii travel regulations, https://health.hawaii.gov/travel/
For Maui county updates: https://www.mauicounty.gov/