Lifting of quarantine beginning Aug 1 with confirmation of negative Covid test on arrival (foreclosures, evictions)

[WaikikiBoy]

The only way it works to allow a trickle of tourists to start coming is if they start allowing symptomless testing on demand for travel purposes. Most places I know of won’t test you unless you are having specific symptoms... regardless if you want to pay for the test or not. Unless that changes, it’s tough to plan a trip.

However, countries that already have wide and easily available testing in place, like Japan & S Korea may be better positioned to come until Widespread travel testing on demand is available in the US.

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by WaikikiBoy

The only way it works to allow a trickle of tourists to start coming is if they start allowing symptomless testing on demand for travel purposes. Most places I know of won’t test you unless you are having specific symptoms... regardless if you want to pay for the test or not. Unless that changes, it’s tough to plan a trip.

However, countries that already have wide and easily available testing in place, like Japan & S Korea may be better positioned to come until Widespread travel testing on demand is available in the US.

I don't think Japan or South Korea travelers are on the states radar - since those countries aren't going to let those citizens back in without strict quarantine.

Josh Green on Hawaii News Now at 7am today.....

Wants a final plan by mid-July and claims they will have partnerships with CVS, etc.

Now says test cost will be between $120-$160

Implied residents won't need test if trip is less than 6 days

[roninop]

Disappointing since we were planning a trip to see our Family on Oahu. We live in a major metro city (2M + population) and there is no chance you can get a test here unless you meet the CDC / State guidelines which means you have to have symptoms and a Dr.'s referral irregardless of your ability to pay. I'm a health care worker and our own facility lab can't even do it. I checked every CVS location within 50 miles (drive up testing only) and there was zero time slots for testing even if I did meet the requirements. I don't see testing on demand coming until maybe later next year. I'm one of those "serious" tourists but I see no way to comply with the requirements for a visit.

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by roninop

Disappointing since we were planning a trip to see our Family on Oahu. We live in a major metro city (2M + population) and there is no chance you can get a test here unless you meet the CDC / State guidelines which means you have to have symptoms and a Dr.'s referral irregardless of your ability to pay. I'm a health care worker and our own facility lab can't even do it. I checked every CVS location within 50 miles (drive up testing only) and there was zero time slots for testing even if I did meet the requirements. I don't see testing on demand coming until maybe later next year. I'm one of those "serious" tourists but I see no way to comply with the requirements for a visit.

Realistically, I don't see how the current State plan is feasible until testing on the Mainland gets under control - I have a hard time believing that by August and even September tests will be readily available on the Mainland for Hawaii tourists.

[KohalaTransplant]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

Realistically, I don't see how the current State plan is feasible until testing on the Mainland gets under control - I have a hard time believing that by August and even September tests will be readily available on the Mainland for Hawaii tourists.

If they can get CVS or similar to support capacity, seems like a better option would be test incoming arrivals, and have then quarantine until negative test available. If you could turn test around in a day or two, that might be workable. Pooled testing might speed that up as well.

Will be harder, IMHO to get a bunch of other states to do outbound testing (what would be their incentive to do that?). Besides, many state leaders still think it is all just a hoax, so not exactly prioritizing expanded testing.

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by KohalaTransplant

Will be harder, IMHO to get a bunch of other states to do outbound testing (what would be their incentive to do that?). Besides, many state leaders still think it is all just a hoax, so not exactly prioritizing expanded testing.

The States won't do the testing - CVS, Walgreens, etc will do the testing.

The problem is they don't have the capacity on the mainland to test everyone - CVS currently only tests residents, 18 or over, and meet CDC criteria for a test.

If I were a hotel general manager I'd really think long and hard about the financial commitment to reopen as they have to start getting ready now for Aug 1 reopening - as it stands, I don't see this as realistic to begin this on Aug 1.

[whtviper1]

Heard once again on the 5pm news that residents who take a trip less than 5 days will not need a test or quarantine starting August 1. Don't see anything in writing yet.

[prospectheightsresident]

I had a covid test today (I was one of the "lucky" weekly folks chosen at random for work to get tested) and I can tell you that they are NOT fun. Uncomfortable is an understatement. This isn't a test that I'd submit children to unless absolutely necessarily, which a vacation to Hawaii doesn't fall under. Quite frankly, I would not voluntarily take a test for leisure travel, no matter the expense . . . that's how uncomfortable it was for me.

[rya96797]

Originally Posted by prospectheightsresident

I had a covid test today (I was one of the "lucky" weekly folks chosen at random for work to get tested) and I can tell you that they are NOT fun. Uncomfortable is an understatement. This isn't a test that I'd submit children to unless absolutely necessarily, which a vacation to Hawaii doesn't fall under. Quite frankly, I would not voluntarily take a test for leisure travel, no matter the expense . . . that's how uncomfortable it was for me.

what was it like? can't be worse than colonoscopy!

[Nyfinestbxtf]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

Heard once again on the 5pm news that residents who take a trip less than 5 days will not need a test or quarantine starting August 1. Don't see anything in writing yet.

I hope that is the case.