NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2023 / Southwire is pleased to announce that its new Atlanta office has officially achieved Fitwel and LEED Silver certifications - two of the nation's leading
cuechi@mauinews.com
Travelers pass through the Kahului Airport in early February. Maui County received approval from Gov. David Ige this week to require a second, post-arrival test for travelers coming from the Mainland directly to Maui. Mayor Michael Victorino said Wednesday said that it will take about 10 business days to get the program in place. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo
Maui County will soon require a second COVID-19 test upon arrival in hopes of learning how many traveling residents and visitors are contributing to cases on Maui.
Trans-Pacific travelers participating in the Safe Travels program which allows travelers to bypass quarantine with a negative test from a trusted partner will be subject to a rapid COVID-19 test upon arrival at the Kahului Airport, Mayor Michael Victorino said during a news conference Wednesday.
kcerizo@mauinews.com
Arriving passengers stand in line while waiting to be screened at the Kahului Airport on Oct. 15, the day the state launched its pre-travel testing program allowing passengers to bypass quarantine if they could produce a negative COVID-19 test. Following a recent spike in cases, Mayor Michael Victorino said that he has submitted a request to Gov. David Ige to allow Maui County to require a second test for arriving residents and visitors. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo
Citing fast-moving variants sweeping the island, Mayor Michael Victorino on Wednesday said a second test may be mandated come mid-April for returning residents and visitors to Maui County.