Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 will soon face no quarantine or testing requirements when traveling to Hawaii.
Gov. David Ige announced on Thursday that, starting July 8, the state will no longer require travelers to quarantine for 10 days and provide a negative COVID-19 test, as long as they upload their vaccination card to the state’s "Safe Travels" website and bring a hard copy with them.
Unvaccinated travelers will still have to quarantine and test negative.
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The state said it is lifting restrictions because it anticipates 60% of Hawaii residents will be fully vaccinated at that time. Restaurants will be able to open at 75% capacity on July 8, and social gatherings will expand to 25 people indoors and 75 outdoors.
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Once 70% of the state is vaccinated, all restrictions will be lifted. The Department of Public Health, according to the governor, will still regulate restaurants and could “establish new, permanent rules in light of the pandemic.”
Last month, Hawaii lifted quarantine and testing requirements for residents who were fully vaccinated. Hawaii initially re-opened for out-of-state travelers last October, requiring a 10-day quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test.
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