On June 24, Hawaii Governor David Ige to start a Covid-19 Pre-Testing Program on August 1. This would be a way for out-of-state travelers to skip the 14-day quarantine requirement.
Out-of-state travelers arriving in Hawai¡®i must get a PCR test prior to arrival from any testing location approved by the Hawai¡®i State Department of Health. Evidence of a negative test result must be provided upon arrival in Hawai¡®i. Without this, passengers arriving from out-of-state will be subject to the 14-day quarantine. No testing will be provided upon arrival at the airport.
The Health Department is still in the process of developing this program but anticipates requiring an FDA-approved PCR test from a CLIA certified laboratory. Travelers will be required to provide printed or emailed pre-test certification as evidence of a negative test result. Travelers will be responsible for the cost of the pre-travel test.
Temperature checks will continue at airports across the state. Anyone with a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees or who is experiencing other symptoms will be required to undergo a secondary screening at the airport with trained healthcare staff.
In addition, travelers will be required to fill out the State Travel and Health form. [see .]
The full plan and procedures are still being developed. ISS will provide updates as they are announced.
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