OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR NEWS RELEASE: INTER-COUNTY TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO END ON JUNE 15 – GOV. IGE S
Gov. David Ige today announced the end of all restrictions for inter-county travel, starting June 15. The decision to terminate testing/quarantine requirements comes as the State of Hawai'i approaches the 55% vaccination rate. As of today, 52% of Hawai'i's residents have been fully vaccinated.
The governor also announced that beginning June 15, travelers entering the state who have been vaccinated in Hawai'i may bypass quarantine without a pre-travel test.
When the state reaches a 60% vaccination rate, individuals vaccinated in the United States who are traveling domestically, will be able to bypass the testing/quarantine requirement with proof of vaccination through the state's Safe Travels program.
When the state achieves a 70% vaccination rate, all restrictions on travel will be lifted and the Safe Travels program will end.
Gov. Ige said the state's fully vaccinated rate will be a major consideration in his policy decisions, along with the latest science and the best judgement of health officials.
"The easing of travel restrictions is a direct result of our robust vaccination rate, and a community that sacrificed and did what it had to do over the past year and a half to stop the spread of COVID-19. We need to push hard now so we can get to the point where Safe Travels is no longer needed to keep the people of Hawai'i safe," said Gov. Ige.