Hawaiʻi County will extend its post-arrival airport testing program for trans-Pacific travelers for up to 90 days.

A recent rise in COVID cases prompted the island’s hospitality industry to seek partnerships to further fund the testing program.  The program is currently under County contract and is slated to end on May 10, a day before the State transitions to its new inter-island vaccine exemption program.

Airport testing for trans-Pacific travelers will continue to focus on travelers who cannot provide proof of vaccination. Travelers who are able to produce proof of vaccination, with the final vaccination date being at least fourteen days prior to arrival, will be granted an exemption from the post-arrival test.

To date, an average of over 60% of daily arrivals have been able to show proof of vaccination upon arrival.

The County of Hawaiʻi will continue the program until the State’s vaccination exemption program rolls out for trans-Pacific travelers.