While this story is still developing, Governor Ige has announced how Hawaii will further reopen as more people are vaccinated. It appears Kauai's Mayor Kawakami supports the plan.
Below are the highlights taken from the Garden Isle story found here: link to article
- MAINLAND to HAWAII travel beginning June 15th
- Starting June 15th, for Hawaii residents who are fully vaccinated (vaxed in Hawaii) no longer need to pre-test or quarantine upon returning from mainland travel.
- For visitors who have not been vaccinated in Hawaii, no change to pre-test/quarantine requirements for now.
- ISLAND-to-ISLAND travel beginning June 15th
- Starting June 15th, pre-travel restrictions will be removed for inter-county travel, so no more testing or quarantine requirements for any traveler.
- Future MAINLAND to HAWAII travel
- When 60% of the state's population is vaccinated, fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. will no longer need to pre-test or quarantine on arrival to Hawaii. Safe Travels to be used for proof of vaccination.
- When 70% of the state's population is vaccinated, all restrictions on travel will be lifted.
Note Hawaii is currently about 52% vaccinated statewide.
The Governor's announcement didn't provide a lot of detail and is expected to publish more information next week.
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