A lot is going on quickly regarding the Coronavirus COVID-19 all over the world and in Hawaii. Since our previous update on March 19, 2020, listed here are the latest developments:
– On March 21, 2020, Governor Ige issued an emergency proclamation to order a obligatory 14-day quarantine for all residents and guests arriving in Hawaii. This order goes into impact March 26, 2020 at 12:01am. The quarantine is in impact “till additional discover.” So, nobody is aware of how lengthy it’ll final. For particulars on the quarantine and extra info, see our article: Hawaii coronavirus COVID-19 updates and travel restrictions as that’s the centralized place the place we’re posting updates.
– After the Governor of Hawaii asked visitors to postpone trips to Hawaii, arrivals dropped by over 60%. Officers count on an additional drop after saying the obligatory quarantine interval.
– The variety of optimistic Coronavirus instances in Hawaii has jumped as much as 56 by finish of day, March 22, 2020.
– Each Oahu and Maui have issued emergency orders for all to “keep at residence” by April 30, 2020. (Information on that order for Oahu is here.) Kauai is anticipated to announce a “stay-at-home” order as we speak.
– Kauai’s Mayor introduced a brand new rule that guests to Kauai should receive a $5 per particular person day-use allow for any seashore park on the island. Parking at a seashore park will value a further $50 per automobile. Violators may face a misdemeanor cost or a high quality of as much as $5,000. Kauai residents are free to make use of seashores. See that information here.
– The overwhelming majority of Coronavirus instances are related to Hawaii residents who traveled outdoors of Hawaii. Regardless of the info, there’s a growing stigma against visitors.
– Some lodges are starting to announce shutdowns attributable to he Coronavirus. Efficient March 24, 2020, each Disney’s Aulani resort and 4 Seasons Resort Oahu are temporally closing.
– Hawaiian Airways can be suspending most flights to and from Hawaii.
Sadly, this information is kind of bleak and the second, however we hope and pray for higher instances to come back. Please keep protected and wholesome.
