HONOLULU, June 4, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Hawaii Governor David Ige today announced the end of all inter-county travel restrictions 15th June. The decision to end the testing / quarantine requirements comes as a State of Hawaii approaches the vaccination rate of 55%. As of today 52% of the Hawaiis The residents are fully vaccinated.

The governor also announced that the beginning 15th June, Immigrants who have been vaccinated in Hawaii can bypass the quarantine without a pre-trip test.

When the state reaches a vaccination rate of 60%, people who have been vaccinated in The United States Those who travel domestically can avoid the test / quarantine requirement with proof of vaccination via the state Safe Travels program.

When the state reaches a 70% vaccination rate, all travel restrictions will be lifted and the Safe Travels program will end.

Governor Ige said the state’s full vaccination rate will be an important consideration in its policy decisions, along with the latest scientific evidence and best judgment from health officials.

“The easing of travel restrictions is a direct result of our robust vaccination rate and a community that has sacrificed and done what it had to do for the past year and a half to stop the spread of COVID-19. We have to work hard now.” so we get to the point where Safe Travels is no longer needed to keep the people from. to keep Hawaii sure, “said Governor Ige.

More announcements are expected next week when the governor issues a 21st emergency proclamation for COVID-19.

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SOURCE Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau