In broad terms, the program “will be implemented in all counties,” Ige said on Tuesday, bringing a sense of order to what had become an increasingly confusing situation.īringing tourists back to Hawaii is viewed as vital to restoring the state’s foundering economy, which has shed almost 100,000 jobs since the pandemic took hold in March, including tens of thousands in the hospitality and tourism-related retail sectors. Statewide, after taking a test administered by one of more than a dozen “trusted partners,” travelers are required to register with the state’s “Safe Travels” program, and upload their test results and answer a health questionnaire. Libby Char, and Hawaii Tourism Authority Chief Executive John DeFries. Josh Green, Department of Health Director Dr. Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020įor Tuesday’s announcement, Ige was joined by Lt. David Ige on Tuesday said all of Hawaii’s counties are now on board with the state’s Safe Travels program to reopen tourism. The Big Island is making it a requirement upon landing while Maui and Kauai hope people will volunteer to get another test.
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Now, however, neighbor islands will be able to include a second test - free of charge to the traveler. The general terms of the plan remain the same as they have for weeks: people traveling to Hawaii from out of state – including tourists and returning residents – can sidestep the state’s 14-day quarantine by testing negative within 72 hours of departing for Hawaii. Ige (D-HI).After a flurry of confusion set off by various county officials voicing concerns that travelers would bring COVID-19 cases to their communities, the main elements of Hawaii’s plan to reopen to out-of-state travel appeared to solidify on Tuesday, two days before the Oct. I thank Clear and its airline partners who are working together to provide a convenient pre-travel testing option for both returning residents and those who are coming to Hawaii for work or vacation,” said Gov. “Safe travel is important for our residents and visitors, and this pilot program is another step forward in achieving this goal. Whether it is with sports, work or travel, our innovative Health Pass solution is helping people get back to what they know, love and miss,” said Clear CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker.
That is why we are thrilled to team up with Hawaii to help create a seamless and safe travel experience as they continue to welcome back visitors. “Clear is about making life easier and safer. More than 35 organizations are currently using Health Pass to create safer environments, including the National Hockey League, MGM Resorts, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and many more. Trust and transparency is Clear’s number one priority, and with Health Pass, users are always in control of their health data. Health Pass users will be able to find a convenient testing option, among Clear's large nationwide network of healthcare entities, labs and at-home testing options. Clear offers passengers traveling to Honolulu additional lab options for Hawaii’s Safe Travel COVID-19 test requirement. Health Pass is a free, mobile experience by Clear, which securely connects a person's verified identity to multiple layers of COVID-19 related insights, including vaccination results, to reduce public health risk. Inouye International Airport (HNL) through Delta Air Lines and United Airlines can enroll and use Clear’s Health Pass to securely link their negative COVID-19 test results to their verified identity before traveling. 18, travelers on select flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Daniel K. Health Pass is currently being used to safely bring people back to what they know and love while helping reimagine the future of sports, work, and travel.
Together with Hawaii’s Safe Travels Program, Clear’s Health Pass will help generate economic impact through tourism while helping to maintain the health of the local community. Instead of the mandatory 10-day quarantine, travelers may provide a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of their Hawaii-bound flight through Clear’s Health Pass app. Clear and the State of Hawaii have partnered to pilot Clear’s Health Pass technology for the COVID-19 screening of inbound travelers, helping enhance Hawaii’s Safe Travels Program by creating an easier and more seamless travel experience.
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