Gov. David Ige has signed his latest COVID-19 emergency proclamation, which keeps in place current restrictions and officially adds cruise ship passengers to the list of travelers who must abide by Safe Travels Hawaii requirements, Ige’s office announced Wednesday in a press release.
Cruise ships already have been following Safe Travels requirements through port agreements with the state. Passengers are required to show a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination prior to deboarding.
The current restrictions remain in place as Hawaii continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Just a few weeks ago, Hawaii saw record high COVID-19 cases in our communities,” Ige said in the press release. “While we believe we may have hit the peak, we must continue to remain vigilant. Mask wearing and asking travelers to get vaccinated or tested before they fly to Hawaii are among some of the measures that have helped keep COVID-19 case numbers manageable for our limited resources here. I thank everyone for their diligence and patience.”
Except for the emergency proclamation related to grand jury impaneling that was signed on Jan. 3, the latest emergency proclamation will supersede all prior proclamations related to COVID-19, and will remain in effect through March 25 unless terminated or superseded by a separate proclamation.