

Right now, California and Hawaii are two of the safest states when it comes to COVID-19. Green said Hawaii expects to reach herd immunity sometime around the July 4 weekend based on the pace of its vaccine rollout. For example, children under 16 who are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine will still need a negative test even if their parents are vaccinated. Those who don't want to or cannot be vaccinated will still have the option to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. This "Safe Travels" program" reducing COVID-19 cases from travel by 88% in the state, Green said. Ige also said during the conference that Hawaii is making great progress for the vaccine rollout and said the state is on track to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults 16 and older by May 1. Since December 2020, travelers have been required to take a COVID-19 test 72 hours before departure and show proof of a negative result, or quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. RELATED: Cruises could resume in US by mid-July with 95% of passengers fully vaccinated, CDC says "That program will evolve and apply to the mainland" in July, Green said.Īfter that, in what Green called "Phase 3," Hawaii plans to reopen to international tourists. Related News Stories : Vietnam mulls extending tourist visas to three.

That means it's been two weeks since their second Pfizer or Moderna dose, or two weeks since receiving the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. David Ige announced the first phase of Hawaiis vaccine passpot program will. The governor said they were focused on getting shots into arms and hadn't made vaccine record. Other state leaders said summertime is a more realistic timeline. Starting on May 11, Green said, Hawaii is loosening up restrictions on interisland travel to those who have been vaccinated in Hawaii and are fully vaccinated. David Ige held a news conference yesterday where he said the state was still working on a Safe Travel vaccine passport but that it wasn't coming May 1 as originally hoped. Josh Green said Hawaii is planning to modify its rules for entering the state around the July 4 holiday. SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) - If you're fully vaccinated, you may not need to get a COVID-19 test before traveling to Hawaii this summer.

If you're fully vaccinated, you may not need to get a COVID-19 test before traveling to Hawaii this summer.
