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March 2022 Editor's Note: As of early March 2022, we have stopped updating this page each day. This page was previously updated daily, for roughly 15 months - from October 2020 until March 2022. The Safe Travels program for Hawaii ends March 26, 2022 , and the mask mandate will conclude the same day. Additional updates, from this point forward, will be provided on our Hawaii Travel Restrictions page.

As you may know, new stories seem to break almost daily about updates and changes to Hawaii's travel policies, trusted partners that are being added/updated, new travel restrictions being put in place, or county tiers updating to reflect new COVID-19 numbers. This page was created to cover what's happening day-by-day in Hawaii in regards to COVID-19 and the state of Hawaii travel. Each time there are pertinent Hawaii travel news updates worth sharing with travelers, we'll be sure to update this page.

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• Gov. David Ige announced that the state is ending the travel quarantine and the Safe Travels Hawaii program after the current emergency period ends on March 25, 2022. Beginning at 12:01 am, March 26, passengers arriving from domestic points of origin will not have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a pre-travel negative test result. Incoming passengers will also no longer be required to create a Safe Travels account or provide travelers information and trip details. Travelers arriving in the State of Hawaii now through Mar. 25, are still subject to Safe Travels requirements.
• International passengers will continue to follow the requirements that were put in place by the federal government.
• Safe Travels Hawaii remains in place for only domestic travel from the U.S. and its Territories. The mandatory self-quarantine period for those arriving in the Hawaiian Islands who aren't fully vaccinated or don't have a negative pre-travel test result has been reduced from 10 days to five days, effective January 3, 2022.

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Week of march 6th - march 12th, updates for tuesday - march 8, 2022.

• Today, March 8, 2022, Governor Ige also announced the indoor mask mandate will also conclude on March 26, 2022 .
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.6% , with 37.7%  'boosted,' as of March 8, 2022.

Week of February 27th - March 5th

Updates for tuesday - march 1, 2022.

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.5% , with 37.5%  'boosted,' as of March 1, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 28th, a total of 23,408 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 13,677 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 4,784 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6499 arrivals on Oahu, 4019 arrivals on Maui, 1548 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1611 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The Kīlauea Volcano eruption remains fully paused at the time of this notice. Tremor remains low and steady. Since 8 am HST this morning, tilt has gradually increased. Based on previous observations, lava will likely not be on the surface of the active lava lake until later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Updates for Monday - February 28, 2022

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.4% , with 37.4%  'boosted,' as of February 28, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 27th, a total of 24,860 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 14,935 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 5,011 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6671 arrivals on Oahu, 4361 arrivals on Maui, 2199 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1704 arrivals on Kauai.
• If you are interested in the daily Hawaii COVID case counts, you can now find the daily numbers on the State of Hawaii's Department of Health website .
• Travelers can use our Trusted Partners page to find the latest U.S.-trusted pre-travel trans-pacific partners or view the international partners . We will continue to monitor for new partners, but will no longer announce them here.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, continues at this time. Starting at approximately 1:30 pm HST today, summit tilt began a steep deflationary trend that continues at the time of this report. Summit tremor remains elevated and steady. Based on previous observations, lava will likely be on the surface of the active lava lake this evening. The summit eruption may enter a pause tomorrow or tomorrow morning.

Updates for Sunday - February 27, 2022

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.4% , with 37.3%  'boosted,' as of February 27, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 26th, a total of 28,638 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 20,624 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,172 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 8646 arrivals on Oahu, 6052 arrivals on Maui, 3443 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2483 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6686558 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2941852 travelers to Oahu, 2201013 travelers to Maui, 912660 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 631057 travelers to Kauai.

Week of February 20th - February 26th

Updates for saturday - february 26, 2022.

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.4% , with 37.2%  'boosted,' as of February 26, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 25th, a total of 27,953 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 17,559 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,904 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 8394 arrivals on Oahu, 5203 arrivals on Maui, 2054 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1908 arrivals on Kauai.

Updates for Friday - February 25, 2022

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.4% , with 37.2%  'boosted,' as of February 25, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 24th, a total of 25,212 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 17,143 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,801 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 8651 arrivals on Oahu, 4584 arrivals on Maui, 2152 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1756 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has remained nearly constant since the HVO Daily Update issued this morning. Based on previous observations, lava will likely be at the surface of the active lava lake this evening.

Updates for Thursday - February 24, 2022

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.3% , with 37.2%  'boosted,' as of February 24, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 23rd, a total of 24,668 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 15,870 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,716 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7716 arrivals on Oahu, 4570 arrivals on Maui, 1940 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1644 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Kīlauea Volcano eruption remains fully paused at the time of this notice. The level of the lava lake has dropped significantly, and the surface is completely crusted over. Tremor remains low and steady with very slight fluctuations. Since 8 am HST this morning, tilt has increased approximately 0.8 microradians with a rapid increase in inflation occurring at 2:45 pm HST today.

Updates for Wednesday - February 23, 2022

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.3% , with 37.1%  'boosted,' as of February 23, 2022.
• Today, February 23rd, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 134 new positive cases . In total, there have been 5910 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Yesterday, February 22nd, a total of 25,841 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 14,814 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 5,843 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7069 arrivals on Oahu, 4104 arrivals on Maui, 2150 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1491 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6600427 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2901774 travelers to Oahu, 2176243 travelers to Maui, 900872 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 621562 travelers to Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The deflation at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano that was mentioned in this morning’s HVO Daily Update has slowed and has led to a near pause of the eruption at the time of this notice. The level of the lava lake has dropped significantly, and the surface is currently about 50% crusted over.

Updates for Tuesday - February 22, 2022

• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.3% , with 37.1%  'boosted,' as of February 22, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 21st, a total of 28,199 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 17,494 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 5,924 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7758 arrivals on Oahu, 5405 arrivals on Maui, 2393 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1938 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued with slight fluctuations in lava output over the past 24 hours. All activity remains confined to the active lava lake and west vent area within the western part of Halemaʻumaʻu with minor ooze outs along the margins of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor.
• If you are interested in the daily Hawaii COVID case counts, you can now find the daily numbers on the State of Hawaii's Department of Health website . Starting this week, we will only report the daily figures in our Thursday 'COVID updates' newsletter.

Updates for Monday - February 21, 2022

• Honolulu's Mayor has now announced that the program requiring vaccination or testing for access to dining, bars, and gyms  will end, effective March 6, 2022 . This brings  Oahu  in line with Maui, which dropped its vaccine policy on Feb. 21st. The ‘Safe Access Oahu’ program, which went into effect in the fall of 2021, as Covid cases were on the rise, will now officially conclude. Beginning March 6th, it will be up to each individual business as to whether or not they will ask for proof of vaccination or testing.
• Yesterday, February 20th, a total of 30,296 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 21,750 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,657 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 10013 arrivals on Oahu, 6592 arrivals on Maui, 2701 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2444 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6585613 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2894705 travelers to Oahu, 2172139 travelers to Maui, 898722 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 620071 travelers to Kauai.
• After 17+ months of reporting the local Hawaii COVID case counts each day, we are now considering updating the case counts only weekly; we're making this decision in light of the fact the Safe Travels program will likely soon conclude. If you are interested in the daily case counts, you can find them on the State of Hawaii's Department of Health website . Today, February 21st, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 206 new positive cases . There are 47 new cases on Hawaii Island, 18 on Kauai, 106 on Oahu, 26 on Maui, 1 on Lanai, 1 on Molokai, and 7 out of state for a cumulative total of 234551 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 162723; Maui: 27762; Lanai: 615; Molokai: 931; Kauai: 11304; Hawaii island: 25599; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5617; and cases pending, 0. 1304 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 6646 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Travelers can use our Trusted Partners page to find the latest U.S. trusted pre-travel trans-pacific partners or view the international partners . We will continue to monitor for new partners, but will no longer announce them here.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  76.2% , with 37%  'boosted,' as of February 21, 2022.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued with slight fluctuations in lava output over the past 24 hours. All activity remains confined to the active lava lake and west vent area within the western part of Halemaʻumaʻu with minor ooze outs along the margins of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Sunday - February 20, 2022

• Today, February 20th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 330 new positive cases . There are 46 new cases on Hawaii Island, 42 on Kauai, 195 on Oahu, 25 on Maui, 1 on Lanai, 1 on Molokai, and 20 out of state for a cumulative total of 234345 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 162617; Maui: 27736; Lanai: 614; Molokai: 930; Kauai: 11286; Hawaii island: 25552; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5610; and cases pending, 0. 1304 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 7228 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Yesterday, February 19th, a total of 32,902 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 26,172 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel; that's the highest number so far this year in early 2022. There were also 1,901 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 11419 arrivals on Oahu, 8037 arrivals on Maui, 3665 arrivals on the Big Island, and 3051 arrivals on Kauai.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.7% , with 36.8%  'boosted,' as of February 20, 2022.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued with minor fluctuations in lava output over the past 24 hours. All activity remains confined to the active lava lake within the western part of Halemaʻumaʻu with no ooze outs along the margins of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Week of February 13th - February 19th

Updates for saturday - february 19, 2022.

• Maui is officially eliminating its vaccine or test requirements for customers of restaurants , bars, and gyms beginning on Monday ( February 21, 2022 ). Patrons to these Maui county establishments will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test for indoor service. The news was announced by Mayor Victorino at his weekly Maui press conference on February 18, 2022.
• Today, February 19th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 375 new positive cases . There are 58 new cases on Hawaii Island, 25 on Kauai, 220 on Oahu, 48 on Maui, 0 on Lanai, 1 on Molokai, and 23 out of state for a cumulative total of 234015 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 162422; Maui: 27711; Lanai: 613; Molokai: 929; Kauai: 11244; Hawaii island: 25506; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5590; and cases pending, 0. 1300 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 7835 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Yesterday, February 18th, a total of 33,018 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 22,795 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,216 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 10497 arrivals on Oahu, 7127 arrivals on Maui, 2706 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2465 arrivals on Kauai.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.7% , with 36.8%  'boosted,' as of February 19, 2022.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Effusion resumed at the summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano beginning at approximately 6:30 pm HST yesterday, about 5 hours after inflationary tilt started and 30 minutes after an increase in volcanic tremor. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Friday - February 18, 2022

• Today, February 18th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 485 new positive cases . There are 120 new cases on Hawaii Island, 29 on Kauai, 260 on Oahu, 60 on Maui, 1 on Lanai, 1 on Molokai, and 14 out of state for a cumulative total of 233640 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 162202; Maui: 27663; Lanai: 613; Molokai: 928; Kauai: 11219; Hawaii island: 25448; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5567; and cases pending, 0. 1292 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 8641 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.7% , with 36.8%  'boosted,' as of February 18, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 17th, a total of 30,116 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 21,674 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,253 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 10446 arrivals on Oahu, 6185 arrivals on Maui, 2747 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2296 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The effusion rate for the summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano has decreased starting at 6:00 pm HST yesterday corresponding with deflationary tilt and a drop in volcanic tremor. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Thursday - February 17, 2022

• Today, February 17th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 650 new positive cases . There are 91 new cases on Hawaii Island, 65 on Kauai, 353 on Oahu, 92 on Maui, 3 on Lanai, 6 on Molokai, and 40 out of state for a cumulative total of 233155 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 161942; Maui: 27603; Lanai: 612; Molokai: 927; Kauai: 11190; Hawaii island: 25328; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5553; and cases pending, 0. 1290 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 9317 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.6% , with 36.7%  'boosted,' as of February 17, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 16th, a total of 28,244 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 19,562 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,917 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 9220 arrivals on Oahu, 5766 arrivals on Maui, 2482 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2094 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano resumed approximately 2:30 am HST within the western part of Halemaʻumaʻu. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Wednesday - February 16, 2022

• Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Josh Green, who recently announced his run for Hawaii governor, participated in a live interview with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. During that interview, he said he anticipates the state of Hawaii " should be able to move away from the Safe Travels restrictions " sometime in mid-March 2022. Lt. Green said Hawaii's COVID response federal funding will run out in March and early April 2022, and that's his reasoning for expecting the Safe Travels program to come to a close, along with the indoor mask mandate easing shortly after that.
• Today, February 16th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 203 new positive cases . There are 4 new cases on Hawaii Island, 9 on Kauai, 153 on Oahu, 28 on Maui, 0 on Lanai, 0 on Molokai, and 9 out of state for a cumulative total of 232505 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 161589; Maui: 27511; Lanai: 609; Molokai: 921; Kauai: 11125; Hawaii island: 25237; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5513; and cases pending, 0. 1274 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 10147 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.6% , with 36.6%  'boosted,' as of February 16, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 15th, a total of 28,146 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 14,936 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 4,831 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7035 arrivals on Oahu, 4150 arrivals on Maui, 2184 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1567 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano paused starting around midnight with minor ooze outs and diminished glow. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Tuesday - February 15, 2022

• Today, February 15th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 294 new positive cases . There are 49 new cases on Hawaii Island, 4 on Kauai, 193 on Oahu, 40 on Maui, 2 on Lanai, 0 on Molokai, and 6 out of state for a cumulative total of 232302 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 161436; Maui: 27483; Lanai: 609; Molokai: 921; Kauai: 11116; Hawaii island: 25233; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5504; and cases pending, 0. 1262 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 11026 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.5% , with 36.5%  'boosted,' as of February 15, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 14th, a total of 22,457 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 12,916 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 4,710 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6310 arrivals on Oahu, 3474 arrivals on Maui, 1747 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1385 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued with minor fluctuations in lava output over the past 24 hours. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Monday - February 14, 2022

• Today, February 14th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 498 new positive cases . There are 86 new cases on Hawaii Island, 101 on Kauai, 228 on Oahu, 63 on Maui, 3 on Lanai, 2 on Molokai, and 15 out of state for a cumulative total of 232008 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 161243; Maui: 27443; Lanai: 607; Molokai: 921; Kauai: 11112; Hawaii island: 25184; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5498; and cases pending, 0. 1262 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 11785 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.5% , with 36.5%  'boosted,' as of February 14, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 13th, a total of 23,627 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 14,958 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,763 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7122 arrivals on Oahu, 4369 arrivals on Maui, 1701 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1766 arrivals on Kauai.

Updates for Sunday - February 13, 2022

• Today, February 13th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 532 new positive cases . There are 64 new cases on Hawaii Island, 62 on Kauai, 287 on Oahu, 82 on Maui, 6 on Lanai, 3 on Molokai, and 28 out of state for a cumulative total of 231510 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 161015; Maui: 27380; Lanai: 604; Molokai: 919; Kauai: 11011; Hawaii island: 25098; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5483; and cases pending, 0. 1262 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 12838 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75% , with 35.3%  'boosted,' as of February 13, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 12th, a total of 28,457 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 21,014 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,545 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 9309 arrivals on Oahu, 6233 arrivals on Maui, 2916 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2556 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6428314 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2822007 travelers to Oahu, 2125403 travelers to Maui, 878097 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 602831 travelers to Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued with slight fluctuations in lava output over the past 24 hours. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Week of February 6th - February 12th

Updates for saturday - february 12, 2022.

• Today, February 12th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 740 new positive cases . There are 86 new cases on Hawaii Island, 185 on Kauai, 338 on Oahu, 72 on Maui, 2 on Lanai, 7 on Molokai, and 50 out of state for a cumulative total of 230978 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 160728; Maui: 27298; Lanai: 598; Molokai: 916; Kauai: 10949; Hawaii island: 25034; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5455; and cases pending, 0. 1258 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 14613 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.3% , with 36.1%  'boosted,' as of February 12, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 11th, a total of 25,937 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 18,769 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,345 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 9036 arrivals on Oahu, 5420 arrivals on Maui, 2174 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2139 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Eruption of lava from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, resumed at approximately 10:50 pm HST yesterday, February 11. This followed a brief pause in volcanic activity that began on February 11 between 9 and 10 am HST. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Friday - February 11, 2022

• Today, February 11th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 707 new positive cases . There are 148 new cases on Hawaii Island, 55 on Kauai, 414 on Oahu, 62 on Maui, 2 on Lanai, 14 on Molokai, and 12 out of state for a cumulative total of 230238 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 160390; Maui: 27226; Lanai: 596; Molokai: 909; Kauai: 10764; Hawaii island: 24948; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5405; and cases pending, 0. 1247 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 15951 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.3% , with 36.1%  'boosted,' as of February 11, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 10th, a total of 25,518 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 17,990 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,143 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 9140 arrivals on Oahu, 4716 arrivals on Maui, 2306 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1828 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: As of 8:00 a.m. HST, February 11, lava continues to erupt from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea volcano. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Thursday - February 10, 2022

• Today, February 10th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,195 new positive cases . There are 131 new cases on Hawaii Island, 108 on Kauai, 815 on Oahu, 101 on Maui, 9 on Lanai, 0 on Molokai, and 31 out of state for a cumulative total of 229531 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 159976; Maui: 27164; Lanai: 594; Molokai: 895; Kauai: 10709; Hawaii island: 24800; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5393; and cases pending, 0. 1239 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 17107 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.3% , with 36%  'boosted,' as of February 10, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 9th, a total of 24,923 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 15,424 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,302 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7239 arrivals on Oahu, 4608 arrivals on Maui, 1944 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1633 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: As of 7 a.m. HST, February 10, Lava continues to erupt from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Wednesday - February 9, 2022

• Today, February 9th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 519 new positive cases . There are 54 new cases on Hawaii Island, 33 on Kauai, 323 on Oahu, 53 on Maui, 3 on Lanai, 4 on Molokai, and 49 out of state for a cumulative total of 228336 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 159161; Maui: 27063; Lanai: 585; Molokai: 895; Kauai: 10601; Hawaii island: 24669; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5362; and cases pending, 0. 1233 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 18265 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.3% , with 35.9%  'boosted,' as of February 9, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 8th, a total of 19,757 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 12,007 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,335 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5424 arrivals on Oahu, 3392 arrivals on Maui, 1845 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1346 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Eruption of lava from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, resumed at approximately 1:20 a.m. HST this morning, February 9. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Tuesday - February 8, 2022

• Today, Governor David Ige announced that Hawaii's current Safe Travels program  will continue unchanged and  that domestic travelers will not be required to include proof of COVID-19 booster shots . Individuals who received their primary COVID-19 vaccination series 14 days prior to arrival, or those who provide an acceptable negative pre-travel test, will be exempt from the mandatory five-day quarantine.
• Today, February 8th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 533 new positive cases . There are 72 new cases on Hawaii Island, 38 on Kauai, 357 on Oahu, 52 on Maui, 2 on Lanai, 0 on Molokai, and 12 out of state for a cumulative total of 227817 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 158838; Maui: 27010; Lanai: 582; Molokai: 891; Kauai: 10568; Hawaii island: 24615; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5313; and cases pending, 0. 1226 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 19929 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.2% , with 35.8%  'boosted,' as of February 8, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 7th, a total of 19,546 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 11,239 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,905 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5242 arrivals on Oahu, 3210 arrivals on Maui, 1559 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1228 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has paused as of yesterday evening. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of the eruption migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Monday - February 7, 2022

• Starting today, Maui County will be dropping its requirement that customers at bars, restaurants, and gyms show proof of receiving a 'booster' shot to be considered fully vaccinated.
• Today, February 7th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 833 new positive cases . There are 125 new cases on Hawaii Island, 94 on Kauai, 488 on Oahu, 92 on Maui, 7 on Lanai, 4 on Molokai, and 23 out of state for a cumulative total of 227284 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 158481; Maui: 26958; Lanai: 580; Molokai: 891; Kauai: 10530; Hawaii island: 24543; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5301; and cases pending, 0. 1226 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 21158 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.2% , with 35.6%  'boosted,' as of February 7, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 6th, a total of 21,755 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 13,298 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,833 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6023 arrivals on Oahu, 3882 arrivals on Maui, 1758 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1635 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6316913 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2769495 travelers to Oahu, 2093455 travelers to Maui, 863652 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 590335 travelers to Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued with slight fluctuations in lava output over the past 24 hours. Lava activity remains confined to the crater, and there are no indications of the eruption migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Sunday - February 6, 2022

• On  February 7, 2022 , Maui County will be dropping its requirement that customers at bars, restaurants, and gyms show proof of receiving a 'booster' shot to be considered fully vaccinated.
• Today, February 6th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 916 new positive cases ; that's the first day under 1K new daily cases since late December 2021. There are 155 new cases on Hawaii Island, 95 on Kauai, 537 on Oahu, 107 on Maui, 3 on Lanai, 1 on Molokai, and 18 out of state for a cumulative total of 226451 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 157993; Maui: 26866; Lanai: 573; Molokai: 887; Kauai: 10436; Hawaii island: 24418; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5278; and cases pending, 0. 1226 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 22808 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75% , with 35.3%  'boosted,' as of February 6, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 5th, a total of 25,413 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 18,422 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,150 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7750 arrivals on Oahu, 5696 arrivals on Maui, 2587 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2389 arrivals on Kauai.

Week of January 30th - February 5th

Updates for saturday - february 5, 2022.

• On  February 7, 2022 , Maui County will be dropping its requirement that customers at bars, restaurants, and gyms show proof of receiving a 'booster' shot to be considered fully vaccinated. Maui Mayor Mike Victorino said he was making the change because COVID infections are on the decline. Previously, Maui county had implemented the new rule effective on January 24, 2022.
• Today, February 5th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,278 new positive cases . There are 192 new cases on Hawaii Island, 135 on Kauai, 750 on Oahu, 129 on Maui, 5 on Lanai, 5 on Molokai, and 62 out of state for a cumulative total of 225535 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 157456; Maui: 26759; Lanai: 570; Molokai: 886; Kauai: 10341; Hawaii island: 24263; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5260; and cases pending, 0. 1222 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 25114 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75% , with 35.3%  'boosted,' as of February 5, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 4th, a total of 22,019 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 15,297 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 1,887 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7015 arrivals on Oahu, 4542 arrivals on Maui, 1910 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1830 arrivals on Kauai.

Updates for Friday - February 4, 2022

• Today, February 4th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,192 new positive cases . There are 186 new cases on Hawaii Island, 117 on Kauai, 699 on Oahu, 156 on Maui, 2 on Lanai, 4 on Molokai, and 28 out of state for a cumulative total of 224257 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 156706; Maui: 26630; Lanai: 565; Molokai: 881; Kauai: 10206; Hawaii island: 24071; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5198; and cases pending, 0. 1204 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 27570 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75% , with 35.3%  'boosted,' as of February 4, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 3rd, a total of 21,993 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 15,194 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 1,914 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7187 arrivals on Oahu, 4216 arrivals on Maui, 1968 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1823 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued over the past 24 hours. Lava activity remains confined to the crater, and there are no indications of the eruption migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Thursday - February 3, 2022

• Today, February 3rd, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,532 new positive cases . There are 205 new cases on Hawaii Island, 170 on Kauai, 953 on Oahu, 138 on Maui, 10 on Lanai, 7 on Molokai, and 49 out of state for a cumulative total of 223065 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 156007; Maui: 26474; Lanai: 563; Molokai: 877; Kauai: 10089; Hawaii island: 23885; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5170; and cases pending, 0. 1194 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 30836 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75% , with 35.1%  'boosted,' as of February 3, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 2nd, a total of 21,487 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 14,767 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,041 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6941 arrivals on Oahu, 4342 arrivals on Maui, 1863 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1621 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, resumed late yesterday afternoon following a pause that lasted less than one day. Lava activity—which resembles that observed prior to the pause—remains confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and there are no indications of the eruption migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Wednesday - February 2, 2022

• Today, February 2nd, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,177 new positive cases . There are 74 new cases on Hawaii Island, 68 on Kauai, 775 on Oahu, 179 on Maui, 6 on Lanai, 7 on Molokai, and 68 out of state for a cumulative total of 221533 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 155054; Maui: 26336; Lanai: 553; Molokai: 870; Kauai: 9919; Hawaii island: 23680; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5121; and cases pending, 0. 1191 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 35053 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.9% , with 34.9%  'boosted,' as of February 2, 2022.
• Yesterday, February 1st, a total of 21,813 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 14,561 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,614 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6529 arrivals on Oahu, 3943 arrivals on Maui, 2490 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1599 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has diminished in vigor this morning. Lava effusion has slowed in association with summit deflation that began just before midnight. These trends suggest that the summit eruption is heading into another pause. All recent lava activity has been confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and there are no indications of the eruption migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Tuesday - February 1, 2022

• Today, February 1st, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,068 new positive cases . There are 140 new cases on Hawaii Island, 28 on Kauai, 727 on Oahu, 153 on Maui, 5 on Lanai, 1 on Molokai, and 14 out of state for a cumulative total of 220356 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 154279; Maui: 26157; Lanai: 547; Molokai: 863; Kauai: 9851; Hawaii island: 23606; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5053; and cases pending, 0. 1181 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 37799 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.9% , with 34.8%  'boosted,' as of February 1, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 31st, a total of 18,232 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 10,114 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,933 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 4826 arrivals on Oahu, 2799 arrivals on Maui, 1365 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1124 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6225374 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2728050 travelers to Oahu, 2066834 travelers to Maui, 851076 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 579438 travelers to Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Eruption of lava from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, has continued over the past 24 hours. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Monday - January 31, 2022

• Today, January 31st, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,513 new positive cases . There are 159 new cases on Hawaii Island, 161 on Kauai, 956 on Oahu, 193 on Maui, 7 on Lanai, 5 on Molokai, and 32 out of state for a cumulative total of 219288 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 153552; Maui: 26004; Lanai: 542; Molokai: 862; Kauai: 9823; Hawaii island: 23466; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5039; and cases pending, 0. 1181 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 41880 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.8% , with 34.5%  'boosted,' as of January 31, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 30th, a total of 18,899 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 11,117 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,906 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 4895 arrivals on Oahu, 3386 arrivals on Maui, 1527 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1309 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6215260 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2723224 travelers to Oahu, 2064035 travelers to Maui, 849711 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 578314 travelers to Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Eruption of lava from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, resumed at approximately 9:30 p.m. HST yesterday, January 30. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Sunday - January 30, 2022

• Today, January 30th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 2,741 new positive cases . There are 394 new cases on Hawaii Island, 217 on Kauai, 1804 on Oahu, 257 on Maui, 6 on Lanai, 5 on Molokai, and 58 out of state for a cumulative total of 217775 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 152596; Maui: 25811; Lanai: 535; Molokai: 857; Kauai: 9662; Hawaii island: 23307; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 5007; and cases pending, 0. 1180 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 44651 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.7% , with 34.1%  'boosted,' as of January 30, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 29th, a total of 22,604 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 16,022 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,238 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6375 arrivals on Oahu, 5334 arrivals on Maui, 2297 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2016 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Eruption of lava from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, remains paused, though a small amount of active lava may remain visible at the surface. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Week of January 23rd - January 29th

Updates for saturday - january 29, 2022.

• Today, January 29th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,860 new positive cases . There are 293 new cases on Hawaii Island, 101 on Kauai, 1172 on Oahu, 246 on Maui, 16 on Lanai, 4 on Molokai, and 28 out of state for a cumulative total of 215034 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 150792; Maui: 25554; Lanai: 529; Molokai: 852; Kauai: 9445; Hawaii island: 22913; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4949; and cases pending, 0. 1173 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 46297 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.7%  as of January 29, 2022; this total appears to have been refigured by the state of Hawaii. 34.1% of Hawaii residents are additionally boosted.
• Yesterday, January 28th, a total of 20,411 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 13,747 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,180 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6148 arrivals on Oahu, 4357 arrivals on Maui, 1723 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1519 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Eruption of lava from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, remains essentially paused, though a small amount of active lava may remain visible at the surface. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Friday - January 28, 2022

• Today, January 28th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,907 new positive cases . There are 232 new cases on Hawaii Island, 275 on Kauai, 990 on Oahu, 337 on Maui, 9 on Lanai, 5 on Molokai, and 59 out of state for a cumulative total of 213174 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 149620; Maui: 25308; Lanai: 513; Molokai: 848; Kauai: 9344; Hawaii island: 22620; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4921; and cases pending, 0. 1164 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 49583 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.7%  as of January 28, 2022; this total appears to have been refigured by the state of Hawaii. 34.1% of Hawaii residents are additionally boosted.
• Yesterday, January 27th, a total of 20,678 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 14,087 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 1,855 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6714 arrivals on Oahu, 3964 arrivals on Maui, 1788 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1621 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: Eruption of lava from the west vent within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, paused at approximately midnight, though a small amount of active lava remains at the surface. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Thursday - January 27, 2022

• Today, January 27th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 2,380 new positive cases . There are 375 new cases on Hawaii Island, 161 on Kauai, 1424 on Oahu, 337 on Maui, 16 on Lanai, 7 on Molokai, and 60 out of state for a cumulative total of 211267 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 148630; Maui: 24971; Lanai: 504; Molokai: 843; Kauai: 9069; Hawaii island: 22388; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4862; and cases pending, 0. 1159 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 50950 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.6%  as of January 27, 2022; this total appears to have been refigured by the state of Hawaii. 33.8% of Hawaii residents are additionally boosted.
• Yesterday, January 26th, a total of 18,572 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 12,219 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,177 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5736 arrivals on Oahu, 3510 arrivals on Maui, 1594 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1379 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued over the past 24 hours. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Wednesday - January 26, 2022

• Hawaii Governor Ige issued his latest Emergency Proclamation. The latest emergency proclamation will remain in effect through March 25, 2022, "unless terminated or superseded by a separate proclamation," Ige's office said.
• Today, January 26th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 2,050 new positive cases . There are 150 new cases on Hawaii Island, 99 on Kauai, 1441 on Oahu, 317 on Maui, 9 on Lanai, 5 on Molokai, and 29 out of state for a cumulative total of 208887 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 147206; Maui: 24634; Lanai: 488; Molokai: 836; Kauai: 8908; Hawaii island: 22013; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4802; and cases pending, 0. 1149 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 52868 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.5%  as of January 26, 2022; this total appears to have been refigured by the state of Hawaii. 33.5% of Hawaii residents are additionally boosted.
• Yesterday, January 25th, a total of 16,203 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 9,441 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,950 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 4270 arrivals on Oahu, 2651 arrivals on Maui, 1363 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1157 arrivals on Kauai.

Updates for Tuesday - January 25, 2022

• Today, January 25th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 1,904 new positive cases . There are 142 new cases on Hawaii Island, 90 on Kauai, 1445 on Oahu, 170 on Maui, 6 on Lanai, 2 on Molokai, and 49 out of state for a cumulative total of 206837 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 145765; Maui: 24317; Lanai: 479; Molokai: 831; Kauai: 8809; Hawaii island: 21863; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4773; and cases pending, 0. 1146 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 54619 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.5%  as of January 25, 2022; this total appears to have been refigured by the state of Hawaii. 33.4% of Hawaii residents are additionally boosted.
• Yesterday, January 24th, a total of 19,158 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 10,458 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,266 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 4655 arrivals on Oahu, 3217 arrivals on Maui, 1351 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1235 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, resumed at 5:52 a.m. HST this morning with a lava flow from the top of the west vent cone. This followed several days of minor progressively intermittent activity confined to a small pond north of the west vent cone. The lava lake began rising at about 6:30 a.m. HST this morning, and by 8:20 a.m. HST had risen 11 meters (36 feet). All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Monday - January 24, 2022

• Today, January 24th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 2,660 new positive cases . There are 303 new cases on Hawaii Island, 285 on Kauai, 1554 on Oahu, 456 on Maui, 16 on Lanai, 13 on Molokai, and 33 out of state for a cumulative total of 204933 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 144320; Maui: 24147; Lanai: 473; Molokai: 829; Kauai: 8719; Hawaii island: 21721; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4724; and cases pending, 0. 1146 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 55723 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.4%  as of January 24, 2022; this total appears to have been refigured by the state of Hawaii. 33.1% of Hawaii residents are additionally boosted.
• Yesterday, January 23rd, a total of 22,004 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 12,058 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,656 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5166 arrivals on Oahu, 4035 arrivals on Maui, 1543 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1314 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6128169 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2684431 travelers to Oahu, 2037616 travelers to Maui, 838068 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 568078 travelers to Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, is greatly diminished. Activity has been confined to a small pond north of the west vent cone. Since yesterday afternoon, lava input into the small pond has been intermittent, with several hours between short-lived periods of new lava input. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Sunday - January 23, 2022

• Today, January 23rd, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,167 new positive cases . There are 371 new cases on Hawaii Island, 168 on Kauai, 2078 on Oahu, 493 on Maui, 11 on Lanai, 10 on Molokai, and 36 out of state for a cumulative total of 202273 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 142766; Maui: 23691; Lanai: 457; Molokai: 816; Kauai: 8434; Hawaii island: 21418; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4691; and cases pending, 0. 1146 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 56625 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.5%  as of January 23, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 22nd, a total of 23,069 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 16,066 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,180 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6386 arrivals on Oahu, 5203 arrivals on Maui, 2354 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2123 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, greatly decreased in output starting yesterday morning, with a 9 meter (30 feet) drop in lava lake level between 7 am and 9 pm yesterday January 22, 2022. The lake level is now 10 meters (33 feet) lower than yesterday morning. Since yesterday afternoon, activity has been confined to a small pond north of the west vent cone. There were several long-lived oozeouts on the eastern and northwest margins of the crater. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Week of January 16th - January 22nd

Updates for saturday - january 22, 2022.

• Today, January 22nd, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,955 new positive cases . There are 484 new cases on Hawaii Island, 289 on Kauai, 2548 on Oahu, 539 on Maui, 19 on Lanai, 21 on Molokai, and 55 out of state for a cumulative total of 199106 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 140688; Maui: 23198; Lanai: 446; Molokai: 806; Kauai: 8266; Hawaii island: 21047; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4655; and cases pending, 0. 1142 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 58128 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.5%  as of January 22, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 21st, a total of 22,173 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 13,261 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,078 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5990 arrivals on Oahu, 3950 arrivals on Maui, 1735 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1586 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, continued over the past 24 hours. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Friday - January 21, 2022

• Today, January 21st, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 4,473 new positive cases . There are 507 new cases on Hawaii Island, 262 on Kauai, 3123 on Oahu, 461 on Maui, 33 on Lanai, 17 on Molokai, and 70 out of state for a cumulative total of 195151 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 138140; Maui: 22659; Lanai: 427; Molokai: 785; Kauai: 7977; Hawaii island: 20563; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4600; and cases pending, 0. 1137 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 58521 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.5%  as of January 21, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 20th, a total of 20,870 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 13,906 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,025 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6671 arrivals on Oahu, 3901 arrivals on Maui, 1749 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1585 arrivals on Kauai.  
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, greatly decreased in output starting yesterday midday to early this morning. After about 4 a.m. HST this morning, the eruption output began to increase. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Thursday - January 20, 2022

• Today, January 20th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 5,911 new positive cases . There are 567 new cases on Hawaii Island, 276 on Kauai, 3901 on Oahu, 996 on Maui, 28 on Lanai, 43 on Molokai, and 100 out of state for a cumulative total of 190678 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 135017; Maui: 22198; Lanai: 394; Molokai: 768; Kauai: 7715; Hawaii island: 20056; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4530; and cases pending, 0. 1135 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 57708 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.4%  as of January 20, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 19th, a total of 18,459 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 11,652 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,539 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5533 arrivals on Oahu, 3317 arrivals on Maui, 1421 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1381 arrivals on Kauai. 

Updates for Wednesday - January 19, 2022

• Today, January 19th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,929 new positive cases . There are 240 new cases on Hawaii Island, 198 on Kauai, 3026 on Oahu, 397 on Maui, 17 on Lanai, 20 on Molokai, and 31 out of state for a cumulative total of 184767 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 131116; Maui: 21202; Lanai: 366; Molokai: 725; Kauai: 7439; Hawaii island: 19489; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4430; and cases pending, 0. 1126 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, there have been 56558 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.3%  as of January 19, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 18th, a total of 17,509 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 9,663 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,763 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 4379 arrivals on Oahu, 2699 arrivals on Maui, 1517 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1068 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, resumed at approximately 10:45 a.m. HST yesterday, January 18, following a multiday pause. All lava activity is confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Tuesday - January 18, 2022

• Today, January 18th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 6,252 new positive cases ; that's the highest number of new cases ever reported in Hawaii . There are 834 new cases on Hawaii Island, 547 on Kauai, 3949 on Oahu, 816 on Maui, 10 on Lanai, 24 on Molokai, and 72 out of state for a cumulative total of 180838 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 128090; Maui: 20805; Lanai: 349; Molokai: 705; Kauai: 7241; Hawaii island: 19249; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4399; and cases pending, 0. 1126 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5434 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 55651 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.3%  as of January 18, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 17th, a total of 19,041 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 10,055 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 4,739 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 4484 arrivals on Oahu, 3006 arrivals on Maui, 1479 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1086 arrivals on Kauai. 
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, remains paused. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Monday - January 17, 2022

• Today, January 17th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 4,700 new positive cases . There are 254 new cases on Hawaii Island, 181 on Kauai, 3679 on Oahu, 495 on Maui, 5 on Lanai, 23 on Molokai, and 63 out of state for a cumulative total of 174586 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 124141; Maui: 19989; Lanai: 339; Molokai: 681; Kauai: 6694; Hawaii island: 18415; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4327; and cases pending, 0. 1126 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5434 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 50944 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.2%  as of January 17, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 16th, a total of 22,221 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 13,754 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,676 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5994 arrivals on Oahu, 4433 arrivals on Maui, 1855 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1472 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 6051563 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2650306 travelers to Oahu, 2014511 travelers to Maui, 827749 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 559021 travelers to Kauai.

Updates for Sunday - January 16, 2022

• Today, January 16th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,878 new positive cases . There are 585 new cases on Hawaii Island, 230 on Kauai, 2285 on Oahu, 700 on Maui, 28 on Lanai, 28 on Molokai, and 22 out of state for a cumulative total of 169886 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 120462; Maui: 19494; Lanai: 334; Molokai: 658; Kauai: 6513; Hawaii island: 18161; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4264; and cases pending, 0. 1126 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5428 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 48849 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.1%  as of January 16, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 15th, a total of 27,835 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 19,240 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,231 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 8056 arrivals on Oahu, 5769 arrivals on Maui, 2998 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2417 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has entered another pause. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Week of January 9th - January 15th

Updates for saturday - january 15, 2022.

• Today, January 15th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 5,977 new positive cases ; that's the highest number of new cases ever reported in Hawaii . There are 720 new cases on Hawaii Island, 266 on Kauai, 3985 on Oahu, 913 on Maui, 20 on Lanai, 23 on Molokai, and 50 out of state for a cumulative total of 166008 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 118177; Maui: 18794; Lanai: 306; Molokai: 630; Kauai: 6283; Hawaii island: 17576; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4242; and cases pending, 0. 1123 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5419 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 47823 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.1%  as of January 15, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 14th, a total of 26,786 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 17,516 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,227 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7956 arrivals on Oahu, 5298 arrivals on Maui, 2318 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1944 arrivals on Kauai.

Updates for Friday - January 14, 2022

• Today, January 14th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,099 new positive cases . There are 97 new cases on Hawaii Island, 31 on Kauai, 2564 on Oahu, 322 on Maui, 0 on Lanai, 14 on Molokai, and 71 out of state for a cumulative total of 160031 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 114192; Maui: 17881; Lanai: 286; Molokai: 607; Kauai: 6017; Hawaii island: 16856; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4192; and cases pending, 0. 1117 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5408 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 44914 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.1%  as of January 14, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 13th, a total of 25,187 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 17,478 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 1,983 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 8167 arrivals on Oahu, 5080 arrivals on Maui, 2283 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1948 arrivals on Kauai.

Updates for Thursday - January 13, 2022

• Today, January 13th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,392 new positive cases . There are 162 new cases on Hawaii Island, 201 on Kauai, 2443 on Oahu, 522 on Maui, 7 on Lanai, 16 on Molokai, and 41 out of state for a cumulative total of 156932 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 111628; Maui: 17559; Lanai: 286; Molokai: 593; Kauai: 5986; Hawaii island: 16759; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4121; and cases pending, 0. 1114 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5387 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 45116 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75.1%  as of January 13, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 12th, a total of 22,875 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 15,134 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 2,537 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 7131 arrivals on Oahu, 4637 arrivals on Maui, 1815 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1551 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, continued over the past 24 hrs. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Wednesday - January 12, 2022

• Today, January 12th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,512 new positive cases . There are 290 new cases on Hawaii Island, 158 on Kauai, 2612 on Oahu, 373 on Maui, 8 on Lanai, 19 on Molokai, and 52 out of state for a cumulative total of 153540 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 109185; Maui: 17037; Lanai: 279; Molokai: 577; Kauai: 5785; Hawaii island: 16597; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4080; and cases pending, 0. 1110 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5384 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 45328 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  75%  as of January 12, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 11th, a total of 19,939 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 11,380 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,533 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5470 arrivals on Oahu, 3021 arrivals on Maui, 1713 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1176 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, resumed at approximately 6:40 p.m. yesterday, January 11, following a short pause. All lava activity is confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Tuesday - January 11, 2022

• Today, January 11th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 2,929 new positive cases . There are 208 new cases on Hawaii Island, 180 on Kauai, 1999 on Oahu, 496 on Maui, 7 on Lanai, 21 on Molokai, and 18 out of state for a cumulative total of 150028 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 106573; Maui: 16664; Lanai: 271; Molokai: 558; Kauai: 5627; Hawaii island: 16307; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4028; and cases pending, 0. 1105 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5376 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 43722 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.9%  as of January 11, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 10th, a total of 20,841 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 11,862 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 4,039 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5560 arrivals on Oahu, 3440 arrivals on Maui, 1504 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1358 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has entered into another paused. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Monday - January 10, 2022

• Today, January 10th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 3,875 new positive cases . There are 348 new cases on Hawaii Island, 134 on Kauai, 2761 on Oahu, 564 on Maui, 9 on Lanai, 11 on Molokai, and 48 out of state for a cumulative total of 147099 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 104574; Maui: 16168; Lanai: 264; Molokai: 537; Kauai: 5447; Hawaii island: 16099; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 4010; and cases pending, 0. 1105 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5376 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 41725 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.8%  as of January 10, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 9th, a total of 24,971 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 13,191 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 4,811 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 5832 arrivals on Oahu, 3912 arrivals on Maui, 1859 arrivals on the Big Island, and 1588 arrivals on Kauai.
• Big Island Eruption Summary: The summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, within Halemaʻumaʻu crater, has continued over the past 24 hours. All recent lava activity has been confined to the crater, and there are no indications of activity migrating elsewhere on Kīlauea.

Updates for Sunday - January 9, 2022

• Today, January 9th, the Hawaii Department of Health reported 4,578 new positive cases . There are 364 new cases on Hawaii Island, 226 on Kauai, 3212 on Oahu, 679 on Maui, 8 on Lanai, 20 on Molokai, and 69 out of state for a cumulative total of 143224 cases statewide. Total cases per island: Oahu: 101813; Maui: 15604; Lanai: 255; Molokai: 526; Kauai: 5313; Hawaii island: 15751; Hawaii residents outside of the state, 3962; and cases pending, 0. 1105 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in Hawaii. In total, - 5370 individuals required hospitalization, and there have been 39071 total active cases in the last 14 days.
• Hawaii's statewide vaccination rate is currently:  74.7%  as of January 9, 2022.
• Yesterday, January 8th, a total of 26,729 people arrived in Hawaii from out of state. A total of 17,513 people indicated they came to Hawaii for vacation or leisure travel. There were also 3,708 returning residents. The remainder of the arrivals were a mix of military, airline crew, essential workers, arrivals for other official business, etc. In terms of Vacation/Leisure travel, there were 6889 arrivals on Oahu, 5711 arrivals on Maui, 2677 arrivals on the Big Island, and 2236 arrivals on Kauai. In total, since Hawaii's reopening on October 15, 2020, there have been 5935144 visitor arrivals for vacation; including 2597488 travelers to Oahu, 1979827 travelers to Maui, 811784 travelers to Hawaii's Big Island, and 546069 travelers to Kauai.

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The following resources have been compiled by GoUS Hawaii to better assist travelers in navigating the various restrictions and state-approved test requirements for visiting Hawaii during the COVID pandemic. If you have questions, we are always happy to assist, and you can  contact us  anytime. You may also want to direct your questions to an official state resource, and we've compiled an updated list of  Hawaii Official COVID-19 Contacts  for travelers, including phone numbers and email addresses when applicable.

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• Hawaii News Now -  hawaiinewsnow.com
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Hawaii Travel Restrictions Are Lifting: What to Know Before You Plan a Trip

Hawaiian vacations are about to become even more relaxing. Last week, Governor David Ige announced that the state will end both its travel quarantine requirements and the Safe Travels program, meaning there will be no COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for domestic arrivals starting on March 26. (Travelers arriving from foreign countries will still need to continue following the U.S. government's testing requirements .)

Currently, Hawaii requires a mandatory five-day self-quarantine with exceptions for those who are fully vaccinated ( boosters are not required ) or who show proof of a negative COVID-19 test from an approved partner within 72 hours of departure of the final leg of their flight. For either option, travelers must upload documentation to the Safe Travels site before departure, in addition to having a hard copy in hand upon arrival (digital vaccination cards through AZOVA , CLEAR and CommonPass are approved for this). 

The Safe Travels program—which launched back in October 2020 —remains in effect for those arriving through March 25. After that, it will be as easy to arrive in Hawaii as it is to cross any other U.S. state border without any pandemic-age checks. 

“We started the Safe Travels program to protect the health, lives, and livelihoods of the people of Hawaii,” Ige said in a statement. But with the virus ebbing across the state, those protections are no longer necessary. “Right now, we are seeing lower case counts, and hospitalizations are coming down,” Ige said.

Travelers have long been drawn to the islands' approach to the pandemic. “People feel comfortable going to Hawaii because of the increased precautions they've taken,” travel specialist Hannah Cote of Legacy Travel, Inc. says. “Given how strict they have been and how seriously they have taken COVID, I think people trust that they've done all they could to protect the people coming to the islands.”

Another protective measure that will end on March 25 is indoor masking requirements: On Tuesday Hawaii became the last U.S. state to announce plans to drop its mask mandate . “We are aware that we could make a spot decision and try and decide in a situation-by-situation basis,” Ige told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on Friday. “But we believe that it would be better to have the mandate or drop the mandate.”

Even during its strictest measures, travelers saw Hawaii as a pandemic-era paradise,  perhaps because of its outdoor offerings. Travelers came in such droves last summer that Ige issued a plea in August 2021 for them to not visit as the state's hospitals and ICUs were filling up. While things are under control now, the loosening of restrictions will draw even more visitors to the islands. That means travelers should plan ahead.

“Hawaii is busier than ever,” Cote says. She suggests working with a Hawaii travel expert to help navigate the demand. “Dining reservations are a must, with some of the most popular and desired dining spots filling up six months in advance.” It's also a good idea, according to Cote, to plan well ahead (now for fall and winter travel) in order to secure spots on tours and score better rates on hotels. 

In anticipation of the increased interest, airlines are also adding more flights to Hawaii. Most recently Delta announced last month three new Hawaii routes to launch at the end of the year, with Atlanta to Maui and Detroit to Honolulu, both starting on November 19, and New York's John F. Kennedy to Honolulu beginning December 17.

But even with added airline capacity and plenty of hotels to choose from, tourists should still expect crowds. “Pack your patience and plan on everything being busy,” Cote says. "Hawaii's popularity is only going to grow.”

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'I'm conflicted': Travelers weigh Hawaii plans after governor begs tourists not to come amid COVID-19 surge

Michele Liedtke has been prepping since February for her first vacation in two years, when she and her best friend from eighth grade booked a Maui vacation package.

Liedtke, a veterans' home nurse, bought new luggage, swimsuits, outfits and gear for a boat trip    she booked to Molokini, the crescent-shaped crater popular with snorkelers.

She also joined a Maui  Facebook group   for COVID-19 travel tips, and even changed the background on her phone to a photo of tropical fish.

On Wednesday, she    left the group and  swapped out   the aquatic photo.

The weeklong Hawaii trip, due to begin the day after Labor Day, is off. Liedtke canceled the vacation two days after Hawaii Gov. David Ige issued a  plea for tourists  to avoid travel to the state through October due to a surge in COVID-19 cases straining the state's already limited hospital capacity. She was able to cancel her Costco vacation package but was charged a $400 cancellation fee. 

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"I can't even look at look at pictures of Hawaii right now," she said. "I can't even think about it."

Liedtke, who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, said she felt "morally obligated'' to cancel the vacation. But she also feared hostility from residents if she and her friend were to visit now. 

As a nurse in a facility with a surge in COVID-19 cases, she's no stranger to how to protect against COVID-19.

"I take care of COVID people all the time," she said. "I teach people how to use PPE correctly. There's no way I'm taking COVID to that island. 'But there's no way that they're going to know that by looking at me.''

Hawaii ticket holders are being confronted with travel calculus in the wake of the governor's request and a proposal by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino that tourists who do come voluntarily limit their activities to their resort.

Hawaii governor announcement : What it means for tourists

The math is complicated by several factors: Hawaii has not changed its already strict entry requirements and is not banning tourists or shutting down as it did earlier in the pandemic; the strict refund policies of airlines, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities, especially for last-minute cancellations; and views on COVID-19 risks and the governor's previous statements that most cases are tied to residents, not visitors.

USA TODAY interviewed several travelers about their Hawaii plans. Some rushed to cancel trips, including babymoons, weddings and long-awaited vacations. Others plan to go unless the state implements a formal shutdown or severe restrictions like closed beaches or resort bubbles. Others still remain frustratingly on the fence.

Boston couple going ahead with Hawaii plans: 'We're not going to lose the money we invested in it'

Leslie Reitz and her boyfriend have tickets to fly from Boston to Maui on Thursday, a vacation they booked in May. The 20-somethings prefer international travel but opted for Hawaii this year because Europe's reopening was in flux, and Hawaii offers a mix of relaxation and adventure.

When she read about the governor's announcement this week, Reitz contacted the three vacation rentals on Maui she booked via Airbnb and Vrbo to ask about a refund.

"One didn't respond and the other two said no,'' she said.

So their Hawaii trip is on. 

"We have these plans and would happily cancel if we could receive any form of a refund, but we can’t,'' she said, adding that they don't want to postpone the trip to later this year or a year from now.

Reitz, who is fully vaccinated and also had COVID-19 last year, said she and her boyfriend have already been called selfish by some people who knew about her vacation plans.

This despite strict COVID-19 precautions they began on Aug. 1 ahead of the trip and weeks before the governor urged travelers to postpone trips. They stopped going to bars and eating inside restaurants. They also have appointments to get tested before the trip, even though that is no longer required for vaccinated visitors.

"We feel like we’ve gone up and beyond to be as cautious as possible,'' she said.

"I don't feel comfortable, and I know I can't enjoy it to the fullest (due to COVID-19 restrictions) but also we're not going to lose the money we invested in it.''

Washington family postpones 'much needed' Hawaii trip to May 2022 

Heatherlee Clark canceled her family's planned October trip to Hawaii on Wednesday.

Her husband is a critical care doctor exhausted by COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated people in Bellingham, Washington, as the delta variant spreads, and the couple were already debating not going.

The governor's plea cinched their decision.

"We respect the governor's plea and the islands of Hawaii and the people that live there,'' Clark said.

She admits she selfishly thought for a second that maybe now would be a good time to visit since others would cancel.

"But then it just felt so selfish,'' she said. "I didn't want to be that person.''

It was too late for a full refund on their Airbnb, so they moved their booking and flight to May. They still lost about $700 on a Turo car rental booking, though, which they can afford. She said she understands others aren't in the same financial position, but she couldn't take a risk, especially with two unvaccinated kids, ages 2 and 6 months.

"I know there’s people out there that they can get a refund, and it’s frustrating and it’s expensive and they spent thousands of dollars, but to me, I think, 'My childrens' lives, you can't even put a worth to that.'''

Kansas City family sticking with rebooked October Hawaii trip unless travel restrictions tightened  

Kate Magee, her husband and two friends have plane tickets to Hawaii in early October. They own a timeshare in Maui and also plan to visit Honolulu for a few days.

This year's trip is a rescheduled trip from last year.

Magee has been obsessively watching Hawaii news for the past few weeks as the state's case counts surged after remaining relatively low throughout the pandemic. Hawaii on Friday reported 1,035 cases , a single-day record . That is double the number of daily cases just a few weeks ago and compares with a daily average of just 60 cases a day in mid-July .    Magee figured tighter travel restrictions were coming, perhaps a reinstatement of the COVID-19 test requirement even for vaccinated visitors.

The governor's announcement urging tourists not to visit threw her because he didn't change the entry requirements.

"I just can't believe we're here again with all this,'' she said.

Magee, who is 34 and lives in Kansas City, said the current plan is to take the trip. She got vaccinated recently specifically so she could safely visit Hawaii (she had put it off due to reactions to certain medications) and plans to get tested before the trip.

"I'm torn,'' she said. "I'm all about making the island safe. I understand they only have one hospital; I also feel like we’re not the issue. We're the ones that have to be vaccinated to come or the alternative is to get tested.''

Money is another factor, she said.

"I completely understand locals and their views on it, but at the same time there's people like me and my friends who have thousands of dollars in this and we can't get refunds unless (the governor) completely locks the state down," she said.

The deciding factor on whether to go to Hawaii will be whether travel restrictions like beach closures and resort bubbles are brought back, Magee said.

Magee has called her condo company and Trilogy, the operator of a day trip she booked to Lanai, in search of answers about coming restrictions. 

"I know you guys can't predict the future, I'm just trying to get a feel if we still go are we going to still be able to do stuff,'' she said. "They said they're waiting to see what the governor says. I can't imagine what they're going through.''

Phoenix couple still on the fence: 'I'm conflicted' 

Scott Clapp has until Tuesday to cancel the VRBO rental he booked in Maui for a mid-September trip and receive a full refund. He and his wife, who are both fully vaccinated, booked cheap plane tickets to Hawaii in May , when Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop service from Phoenix.

He is leaning toward going despite the governor’s request to stay away – Clapp works in local government and sees some "political posturing’’ in the governor’s request since no travel restrictions were tightened – but doesn’t want to be confined to their rental if restrictions are imposed in the next few weeks.

“I’m conflicted," he said. “One second I feel like I think I’m going. And then another second, I’m like, 'no maybe you should cancel.'’’

This weekend, he plans to look over travel insurance he purchased at the last minute from Vrbo to see whether it offers a refund in case of a state lockdown, which gives him room beyond Tuesday to make a decision.

If it does cover lockdowns, he said, “I might be inclined to let things ride and go.’’

He has $2,500 on the line in lodging alone, and if there’s no financial “safety net’’ in the policy, he said, “then I may be inclined to cancel.’’

If the couple decide to fly to Maui, which would be their first flight during the pandemic, Clapp doesn’t see that as a risky or selfish move. He noted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for domestic travel says it is low risk for vaccinated travelers. The policy was announced in April  before the delta variant emerged and cases surged and has not significantly changed since. 

Ige said in a recent news conference and in interviews that he can’t easily reinstate the COVID-19 travel testing requirement for all travelers, including those who are vaccinated. He said he and other governors are trying to get the CDC to update its guidance.

"CDC is continually reviewing our COVID-19 travel guidance with the emergence of the Delta variant, but at this time we have not made any changes to our travel recommendations," the CDC said in a statement provided by spokesperson Caitlin Shockey.

“If you’re unvaccinated and you’re wanting to travel and do these kinds of things, I think that’s unwise. You might be a little selfish,’’ Clapp said. “If you’re vaccinated, you may be less selfish. To me, I’m vaccinated and I had COVID, and I don’t think I’m being selfish.’’

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What to Know About Maui’s Wildfire Recovery Efforts and How Travelers Can Help

West maui hotels and resorts are not taking future bookings at this time as officials focus on search and recovery efforts in what is now the deadliest u.s. wildfire in more than 100 years. here’s how travelers can help those affected..

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“The town of Lāhainā has been destroyed,” stated Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green, who assessed the damage over the weekend.

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Less than a week after catastrophic wildfires blazed through several areas of the islands of Hawai‘i and Maui, the situation in western Maui—which received the brunt of the devastation—is truly heartbreaking.

“The town of Lāhainā has been destroyed,” Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green declared in his latest emergency proclamation , issued on Sunday. Lāhainā is located along the western coast of the island of Maui just south of the Ka‘anapali and Kapalua beach areas, and now that the fires have started to subside, the extreme toll of the infernos is gradually coming into focus.

The Lāhainā fire is already the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century with the death toll having climbed to 96. And officials have warned that the effort to find and identify the dead is “still in its early stages,” the Associated Press reported .

“The fires have caused significant loss of life and property in Maui County. Thousands of people are without adequate shelter,” Governor Green stated. The state has launched a Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program aimed at connecting displaced Maui residents with available rooms and accommodations.

“We are going to need to house thousands of people. We are asking folks in the community to rent out those extra rooms, the ‘ohana units or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in their homes, vacation rentals, or whatever safe and secure rooms they have available,” stated Governor Green.

Is Maui closed to tourists?

Visitors are being asked to postpone travel plans to west Maui for the coming weeks and months as recovery efforts are underway. The many travelers who were in Maui at the time of the wildfires have “largely heeded the call to leave the island,” according to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, which reported that around 46,000 people have flown out of Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) since Wednesday.

Hotels in West Maui have temporarily stopped accepting future bookings and many hotels in the area are housing employees, evacuees, and first responders in lieu of vacationers.

“While efforts are underway to restore basic services, like power and communications, visitors are encouraged to refrain from attempting to reach west Maui accommodations for reservation adjustments until the situation improves,” the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority stated.

Among the properties affected have been the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua and the Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka ‘ anapali , both of which have advisories on their websites stating that they remain temporarily closed. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa hotel is currently closed through September 5. And the Outrigger Hospitality Group reported on its website that its 18-room bed-and-breakfast the Plantation Inn located in the historic Lāhainā Town “has been irreparably damaged as a result of the devastating wildfires.”

Travel to the other Hawaiian Islands, like Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island, are not affected at this time, according to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

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Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui remains open, according to Hawai‘i’s Department of Transportation , but the airport has been sheltering evacuees and thousands of travelers who have been stranded by the catastrophe, Maui County reported.

In light of the wildfires and devastation, all of the major U.S. airlines have issued travel waivers. While all major U.S. carriers dropped most of their change fees (for all but Basic Economy seats) during the pandemic, typically a fare difference will still apply, unless there is an official emergency-related waiver.

Hawaiian Airlines has a waiver in place for all flights to and from Maui’s Kahului Airport between August 9 and August 31, 2023. The state airline has added extra flights to help get travelers and evacuees out of Maui, and it is selling seats through August 20, 2023, for just $19 “to facilitate urgent travel out of Maui.”

Southwest Airlines has informed its customers that those holding reservations for travel to, from, or through Kahului through September 4 can rebook in the original class of service or travel standby within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city-pairs with no additional charges. For flights that are canceled, customers can request a refund. Travelers can also exchange their flights that were scheduled for Kahului for flights to Hilo and Kona (on the island of Hawai‘i), Honolulu (on O’ahu), or Lihue (on Kauaʻi), for no extra charge.

Those scheduled to travel to or from the islands of Maui, O’ahu, Hawai‘i, or Kauaʻi with American Airlines will have their change fee waived until August 18 for any class of travel if they reschedule or cancel their flight.

United Airlines has a travel alert in place allowing those traveling to Kahului through September 16 to reschedule without incurring a fare difference for a new flight that departs by November 18, 2023. Tickets must be in the same cabin and between the same cities as originally booked, or in lieu of Maui, travelers can opt to fly to Honolulu, Kona, or Lihue instead. Passengers can also cancel and bank the credit or cancel and request a refund, according to the carrier.

Delta Air Lines has a fare difference waiver in place for travel to and from Maui for flights that were scheduled through August 31, 2023, as long as the new flights take place by August 31, 2023. After that, a fare difference may be applied.

Lāhainā's beloved 150-year-old banyan tree was badly scorched during the wildfires but is still standing.

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For travelers witnessing the tragedy from afar and wondering how they can help, several organizations have jumped in to provide aid and assistance.

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Red Cross teams are in Hawai‘i faciliating shelters for the displaced, which includes thousands of residents and tourists who have been evacuated to O‘ahu, and providing them with food and emotional support. “When it is safe to do so, Red Cross teams will help with damage assessment and distributing relief supplies,” the global aid organization said in a statement about its Hawai‘i wildfire relief efforts.

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

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This nonprofit organization that supports Native Hawaiians is raising support “for ‘ohana impacted by the devastating wildfires on Maui.”

Maui Food Bank

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The Maui Food Bank, which distributes food to the hungry in Maui County, is raising money to help feed residents of Maui who have been displaced by the fires.

Maui Strong Fund

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The Hawai‘i Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that focuses its efforts on creating an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i, has developed the Maui Strong Fund to provide shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services to residents.

Maui United Way

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Community aid organization Maui United Way has created a fund a Maui Fire Disaster Relief Fund that will assist victims of the fires.

This story was originally published on August 9, 2023, and has been updated to include current information.

Traveling to Hawaii just got a whole lot easier; TPG was among the first to try it out

It's been a monumental day in Hawaii's COVID-19 journey. The state today dropped all its remaining coronavirus travel restrictions, and TPG was there to see what it was like to travel to the Aloha State paperwork-free for the first time in two years.

"The end of Hawai'i's Safe Travels program and indoor mask mandate, which are the last of the pandemic-related requirements for travelers arriving from the U.S. and its Territories, signals the start of a new chapter for the Hawaiian Islands," said John De Fries, President & CEO of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, in a statement to The Points Guy.

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Preparing for Hawaii and the end of "Safe Travels"

I've visited Hawaii four times during the pandemic, and I absolutely love the state. But as I wrote last August, I decided I wouldn't be going back anytime soon.

Part of that was the onerous rules around COVID-19.

For one trip, I got no less than four COVID-19 tests to take part in the Kauai Resort Bubble program (and then a fifth to leave).

Every trip also required filling out a predeparture "Safe Travels" form. One of the visits even included a test on arrival. Each time it was stressful and left me with days of anxiety ahead of time.

Not this time.

You no longer have to fill out the Safe Travels form at all. In fact, I tried to go to the website just to see what it said and it gave me an error message saying, 'Hawaii Safe Travels restrictions will end on 03/25/22 at 11:59 pm (HST). Travelers on 03/26/2022 and beyond will no longer be required to complete a Safe Travels application to enter Hawaii." Hallelujah!

In fact, if you try to fill out the form it won't let you.

Even if you are unvaccinated, you no longer need to fill out the Safe Travels form, and you are no longer required to quarantine on any of the islands.

Mask mandates lifted

County restrictions are now lifted across the Big Island , Oahu , Kauai and Maui .

Related: Proof of vaccination or recent test no longer required to access indoor spaces in Maui

Even the mask mandate is gone. Hawaii was the last state with an indoor mask mandate, but it also expired last night.

Hawaii Governor David Ige thanked the people of Hawaii for their diligence in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement the governor said:

"Together, we have reduced COVID-19 in Hawai'i to the point where most of us will be safe without masks indoors. Right now, hospitalizations are trending down. Case counts are falling. We are better at treating people who are infected. Booster shots are saving lives. And the CDC has rated the state's COVID-19 community level as low."

Note that masks are still required in some settings. De Fries told me: "While domestic travelers no longer need to provide their vaccination status or a negative test result on arrival, they should be aware that federal law still requires mask-wearing on an airplane or in an airport, and some businesses and venues throughout the islands may still require the use of masks for everyone's safety and well-being."

And the governor did say mask mandates and other coronavirus prevention measures like the Safe Travels program could come back in case of another virulent variant and a spike in cases.

On the plane

Gone are the days of filling out forms on your airline app or getting a wristband preflight for Hawaii. In fact, there is no indication at all during your predeparture or during the check-in process to suggest you are going to a state that had strict requirements as of one day ago.

I vividly remember the anxiety of making sure I had my paper bracelet from Alaska Airlines that indicated my papers were in order on my last trip to Hawaii.

This time there wasn't even a mention of any COVID-19 rules before or during the flight. The only thing you have to do is fill out and hand in your agricultural declaration form to the flight attendants. No mention on that form of COVID-19.

Arrival in Honolulu

Again, getting off the plane in Honolulu was just like getting off the plane in any other state. No screenings or questions from employees and certainly no testing. Contrast that with my trip to Kauai in January of 2021 where I was greeted by workers in full PPE, rigorous questions and even National Guard soldiers.

Once you deplane, you are good to go. Talk about easy! The whole process was so much simpler this time. Each time I've been to Hawaii during the pandemic, it's gotten easier and this time was just like pre-pandemic. In fact, there was no signage or warnings about the pandemic at all.

Off the plane and into paradise.

What does it mean for tourism?

The return of easy access for tourists will no doubt be a huge boost to the state of Hawaii's coffers. It got a majority of its private income from tourism , including more than $2 billion in tax revenue in the pre-pandemic days of 2019.

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Betsy Carlson was my seatmate on my Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Honolulu. She was headed to Hawaii for spring break and said when she decided to come that any restrictions wouldn't stop her from coming. "I did think about them, but I didn't think it would stop me."

"It just makes travel there so much easier," she said. "Travel to Hawaii has been hard because of COVID. Now that there's no restrictions, people will be more inclined to go there."

"We are encouraged to see overall travel confidence growing and anticipate tourism's steady return," said De Fries.

But he also had a request for tourists, "As visitors come back to our shores, we ask that they travel mindfully and with intention to mālama (care for) our people and place. That means staying on maintained hiking trails, wearing reef-safe sunscreen, keeping a far distance from protected wildlife on land and in the ocean, supporting our local businesses, and celebrating our island way of life by participating in regenerative tourism activities."

He hints at some of the problems I found in Hawaii during my many visits too.

Why it's not all good news

One of the most popular articles I ever wrote for TPG was the one I mentioned in the intro about why I wasn't planning to return. Unfortunately, not all the problems I mentioned have gotten better. Prices are still high, staffing is limited, the crowds are likely to get even worse, and the tensions between Native Hawaiians and tourists remain. But one of the major barriers to entry for me and for many other tourists has now been lifted. I'm happy to report I'm back in Hawaii.

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State Department sends out new travel advisory for this sunny holiday destination

W hile a heat wave is currently moving through many parts of the U.S., airlines are already thinking of the winter sun-seeking season and the growing traveler interest in new destinations across the Caribbean and Central America.

JetBlue Airways  ( JBLU )  and Southwest  ( LUV )   launched new routes  to Nassau in the Bahamas earlier this spring. At the same time, American Airlines AAL just announced a spate of new flights to St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Barbados, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from different parts of the U.S. A few months earlier, the airline had also added a  spate of new flights to St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Barbados and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from different parts of the U.S. A few months earlier, the airline had also increased the routes its runs to the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago from Miami.

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The Caribbean and other regions south of the States are seeing unprecedented demand from U.S. travelers — Jamaica's Montego Bay, Mexico's Los Cabos and Dominican Republic's Punta Cana recently all landed in Delta  ( DAL ) 's list of most-trending destinations — but as the U.S. State Department continues to remind citizens in its advisories, is not equally safe for travelers in all countries.

State Department advisory: Terrorists may attack with little or no warning'

Last week, the State Department re-upped its travel advisory for the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. While the level three "reconsider travel" rating has been in place for years, the government agency in charge of citizen safety abroad reminded Americans to "exercise increased caution" amid rising crime.

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"Violent crime, such as murder, robbery, assault, sexual assault, home invasion, and kidnapping is common," the advisory reads further. "Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants."

Those who are in Trinidad and Tobago as official representatives of the U.S. government and government workers vacationing on their own time are explicitly prohibited from visiting areas such as Laventille, Beetham, Sea Lots, and Cocorite in Port of Spain and the interior of Queen's Park Savannah.

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Have a trip planned? Be vigilant around strangers and do not walk alone

Due to the higher rates of crime and drug activity, those areas carry high risks for travelers. The State Department recommends that visitors to Trinidad and Tobago remain aware of their surroundings, not wear overt displays of wealth like jewelry or expensive watches, and remain vigilant when taking out money around ATMs or coming out of banks. Some tourists have also landed in dangerous situations by meeting up with local strangers met through social media.

"Use caution when walking or driving at night," the State Department writes further. "Be wary of meeting individuals met through social media or dating apps."

While prevention should always be the first priority, those who do find themselves getting attacked are told to "not physically resist any robbery attempt," as that could escalate the situation to an even more dangerous and potentially tragic outcome.

Similar advisories are also in place for popular vacation destinations such as Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas in the Caribbean. After the capital of Nassau saw a record number of murders in the first half of 2024, the State Department changed its rating for the Bahamas from "take normal precautions" to "exercise increased caution."

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DOH confirms another travel-related dengue case on Oahu

July 1, 2024

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The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed another travel-related case of dengue on Oahu, about a week after a previous case was reported, bringing the total to six in the state so far this year.

DOH said the individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread, and that teams were deployed to inspect and conduct mosquito control in affected areas, but did not disclose where.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert last Tuesday, notifying health care providers and public health authorities of an increased risk of dengue virus in the U.S. this year.

“Global incidence of dengue in 2024 has been the highest on record for this calendar year; many countries are reporting higher-than-usual dengue case numbers,” said the CDC in the alert. “In 2024, countries in the Americas have reported a record-breaking number of dengue cases, exceeding the highest number ever recorded in a single year.”

From Jan. 1 to June 24 of this year, countries in the Americas reported more than 9.7 million dengue cases, two times more than the 4.6 million cases reported last year. During this time period, a higher-than-expected number of dengue cases — 745 cases —have been identified among U.S. travelers.

Puerto Rico in March declared a public health emergency due to a rapid rise in dengue cases that has exceeded historical figures.

Hawaii’s six confirmed travel-related dengue cases so far this year include one on Maui and five on Oahu.

These residents were exposed “from various locations around the world,” according to DOH. None were locally acquired.

Dengue outbreaks occur in parts of Central and South America; parts of Asia, including the Philippines; the Middle East; Africa; and some Pacific Islands, including American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau; and parts of the Caribbean including Puerto Rico.

Dengue virus is spread from infected person to mosquito to person, according to DOH. While Hawaii is home to the type of mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not established here.

Symptoms include the sudden onset of fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and body aches, which typically last two to seven days. Although life-threatening illnesses can occur, most people recover after about a week.

The community is asked to help reduce the risk of local transmission by exercising best practices, DOH said, which include taking precautions before and during travel to an area with dengue risks.

Travelers returning from an area with dengue risks, for instance, should take steps to prevent mosquito bites for three weeks. If dengue symptoms develop within two weeks upon return, they should seek medical evaluation.

Health officials also recommend eliminating mosquito-breeding sites in and around homes by pouring out containers of standing water.

Visit this DOH website to learn more ways to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

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At Daniel K Inouye International Airport, many travelers arrived from the continental U.S. on Wednesday, taking advantage of the mid-week holiday.

“Everyone wants to take a long weekend,” said Hardeep Riar, who is visiting from California.

“Why not? Fourth of July in Hawaii. We want to see the fireworks,” said Cerjio Aceves, also from California. “First-time ever here. And God just brought us here today. And it’s good.”

“We hadn’t seen anything outside of the continental United States and oldest daughter had seen some stuff on Hawaii and had some itching for it. The whole family hadn’t been here and decided to make the trip out here,” said Andy Degenhardt, visiting from Port Washington, Wisconsin.

More travelers mean more spending on restaurants, shopping and excursions, fueling economic recovery for the state. The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism says about 77% of visitors so far this year are from the continental U.S., higher than pre-pandemic levels.

They’re also proving to be a major driver of Hawaii’s recovery.

So while the first five months of 2024 showed a decline in arrivals and tourist spending — mainly due to the Maui wildfires — that’s improving due to summer travel, already up 2.4%.

But the picture is still mixed. “We do see Kauai County and Hawaii County are doing better,” said Chief State Economist Eugene Tian. “But Maui and Oahu are lagging. Maui is mainly because of the wildfire but Oahu is mainly because of the Japanese recovery is lagging.”

“Our current forecast may take up to 2027 for full recovery, which means that we will get about 10.3 million visitors,” he added. “The recovery will be accelerated starting in this summer, going into fall.”

DBEDT says Japanese visitors are coming back — with recovery at about 44% — but at a slow pace due to the weak yen. For now, domestic travelers are bridging the gap.

The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 32 million air travelers nationwide this week — a record high. Hawaii airports expect a 20% jump in passenger volume.

So if you’re planning to travel this week, plan ahead and get to the airport early.

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A first-time guide to Oʻahu, Hawaii

Jul 3, 2024 • 8 min read

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Welcome to Oʻahu , home to some of the most well-known natural landmarks in the world – from famed Waikiki Beach to towering Diamond Head to the surfable North Shore.

Known as a beautiful beach destination, this island is great for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing to your heart’s content. But beyond the sunny shorelines, Oʻahu has a wealth of greenery-filled hikes, internationally-inspired restaurants, and cultural landmarks for you to explore.

When should I go to Oʻahu?

Oʻahu truly is beautiful all year round . Summer brings sunny beach days, fall and spring bring ideal hiking weather, and winter brings surf competition-worthy waves. There really is no bad time to visit. That said, shoulder season – in this case, March to May and October to November – are arguably the best times to visit. The crowds are smaller, the prices are lower, and the weather is temperate.

How much time should I spend on Oʻahu?

Even though Oʻahu is a relatively small island, there are a whole lot of things to do . You’ll need four days at minimum to explore the highlights, including the restaurants of downtown Honolulu , the hiking trails of Hawaii Kai and the surf beaches of the North Shore.

Ideally, you’ll have time to stick around for a week or so, so you can explore beyond the must-sees. Add spots like the Koko Crater Botanical Garden in Hawaii Kai, the Byodo-In Temple in Kaneohe, and the Ko Olina lagoons to your extended itinerary.

Is it easy to get in and around Oʻahu?

There is one airport on Oʻahu, the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu. There are hundreds of flights every day from major domestic and international destinations, so you should have no problem making your way to the island by air. And that’s a good thing, because – with the exception of a few cruises – that’s really the only way to get to Oʻahu.

Once you’re on the island, you’ll have a couple of options for getting around. If you’re staying only in the tourist hubs of Waikiki or Ko Olina, you can likely get around on foot, with the occasional rideshare when necessary. That said, you’ll want to explore outside of these tourist hot spots,  and the easiest and most convenient by far is via rental car. While it may cost a pretty penny, you’ll save yourself lots of time and have more flexibility.

Alternatively, you can go with The Bus , Oʻahu's public bus system. With the exception of a few hikes, beaches and farm stands, The Bus can get you to most major attractions on Oʻahu for just $7.50 per day or $30 per week. It just might take a little longer to reach your destination, but you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the sustainable ride.

Oʻahu has also recently opened Phase 1 of its Skyline, locally known as the rail. Despite the fact that it’s been years in the making, the Skyline isn’t all that helpful – you won’t want to rely on it as a form of transportation on your Oʻahu vacation.

Best places to visit in Oʻahu

Get to know downtown honolulu and waikiki.

Nearly every tourist to Oʻahu spends at least part of their trip in Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. Spend your morning exploring the historic Native Hawaiian sites like ‘Iolani Palace , Ali‘iolani Hale , and Kawaiahaʻo Church , before spending the afternoon at the famed Waikiki Beach. Head to Sushi Sho for Japanese cuisine, Helena’s Hawaiian Food for authentic Hawaiian bites, or Bar Leather Apron for top-notch cocktails to round out your day. Make time to explore the best of  Honolulu’s historic Chinatown . 

Hit the hiking trails of Hawaii Kai

An underrated hiking hot spot , Hawaii Kai is home to some of the best trails on Oʻahu. Get a workout in on the 1000-step Koko Crater Trail, traverse through miles of greenery on the unbeatable Kuliouou Ridge Trail, or take it easy on the view-filled Makapu‘u Lighthouse Trail . When you need a bite to eat, the fusion brunch plates at Moena Cafe and the upscale internationally-inspired dishes at Roy’s will be waiting.

Work up a hunger while surfing the waves on the North Shore...

Spanning about 25 miles, the North Shore is a beach-filled haven. While the beaches are great for swimming and snorkeling in the summer, they turn into surf competition central with 20+-foot waves in the winter. There’s really no bad beach on the North Shore; however, the most beloved spots include Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, and ‘Ehukai Beach Park. Please talk to the lifeguards at each beach to assess the ocean conditions before jumping in the water!

...then taste the flavors of the local food scene

Beyond the beaches, the North Shore is less-known for its foodie status. On one end, Haleiwa is filled with acai bowl joints galore. If you can only pick one, don’t miss the ones from Haleiwa Bowls . On the opposite end of the North Shore, you’ll find the little town of Kahuku, where you shouldn't miss farm-to-table plates at Kahuku Farms and the freshest seafood around at Ken’s Fresh Fish.

Explore Kailua's beaches, trails and markets

While the North Shore’s ocean conditions change drastically depending on the season, Kailua’s beaches stay relatively calm all year round. Start your morning with the 30-minute Lanikai Pillbox Hike for incredible ocean views, then venture down to Kailua Beach Park and Lanikai Beach for an afternoon of sun-tanning and swimming.

If one of Kailua’s many markets happens to be in full swing during your visit, you’ll want to add it to your itinerary. Check out the tropical fruit-filled Kailua Town Farmers Market , the artsy Lokahi Kailua Market , and the homeware-focused Aloha Home Market .

Take a nature tour around Kualoa Ranch

Nestled in the Ko‘olau Mountains, Kualoa Ranch offers a blend of engaging nature tours. While some focus on Native Hawaiian legends and history, others put the spotlight on the ranch’s movie fame – you make recognize it from the 1993-movie  Jurassic Park.

My favorite thing to do on Oʻahu

Located on the East Side of Oʻahu, Kailua Beach Park and Lanikai Beach are an unbeatable pair. These two shorelines are home to the softest sand and the tealest waters on the island, so it’s no wonder that they’re regularly ranked as two of the best beaches in the world! What’s more, the ocean conditions at these two beaches are relatively consistent year-round, so you’re (nearly) always in for a day of calm waters and sunny skies. I can easily spend a full day at this beautiful beach. Just don’t forget to bring your reef-safe sunscreen.

How much money do I need for Oʻahu?

It’s safe to say that Oʻahu is pricey. Unless you plan on camping, be prepared to spend at least a couple hundred dollars per night on accommodations alone. On the flip side though, many of Oʻahu’s best activities – think beaches, hikes, and botanical gardens – are free to visit. Here are a few examples of what you can expect to pay during your time on Oʻahu:

• A cup of Hawaiian coffee: $7
• A poke bowl: $11–17
• A (paid) nature hike: $5
• Snorkel gear rental: $30/week
• A surf lesson: $120
• A lūʻau: $150
• Car rental: $60–70 per day
• Bus pass: $3/single fare ride

Learn the difference between “Hawaiian” and “local”

The term “Hawaiian” only applies to people who are Native Hawaiian – meaning indigenous to Hawai‘i – along with their culture, language, and history. In Hawaiian, the term is kanaka maoli (plural: kānaka maoli ). “Local,” on the other hand, is used to indicate someone who is from Hawai‘i and not necessarily Native Hawaiian. Given that Native Hawaiian history is already filled with erasure, it’s important to not further that deletion by ensuring that the term “Hawaiian” only applies to people, places, and things that are truly Native Hawaiian.

Give the animals their space

Oʻahu is home to many wild animals – after all, the island is their home too! It’s not uncommon to encounter dolphins, boar, monk seals and sea turtles while hiking or snorkeling. But it’s important to give these animals their space. Since they are wild, they can behave unpredictably, especially when provoked. Instead, stay safe and try to keep at least a 10ft-distance from these amazing creatures.

As an additional note, both monk seals and Hawaiian green sea turtles are endangered species. As such, there are local laws in place to help protect them, and you can get charged with a hefty fine for getting too close.

Take local advice before diving into the ocean

One of the biggest draws of Oʻahu is the ocean, and swimming, snorkeling and surfing are often, quite rightly, at the top of visitor bucket lists. Oʻahu’s beaches are ideal for all of those activities. That said, it’s important to remember that the ocean is a powerful, potentially dangerous force. For your safety, you’ll want to educate yourself about each beach’s conditions before diving into the water. One of the best ways to do this is by chatting with the local lifeguards. They’ll be able to tell you everything you need to know – from wave size and rip currents to the best spots for snorkeling and surfing.

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Tropical Depression Beryl Tracker

By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, and Bea Malsky

Beryl was a tropical depression over Texas Monday evening Central time, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory .

The tropical depression had sustained wind speeds of 35 miles per hour. Follow our coverage here.

Tracking Beryl’s rainfall

As the storm comes close enough to land, signals from the United States radar network bounce off the rainfall, making it easier to locate the more intense section of the storm. The storm's center, or eye, is the area void of rain and encircled by the most intense winds and rain called the eye wall.

Precipitation intensity

Where will it rain?

Flash flooding can occur well inland and away from the storm’s center. Even weaker storms can produce excessive rainfall that can flood low-lying areas.

What does the storm look like from above?

Satellite imagery can help determine the strength, size and cohesion of a storm. The stronger a storm becomes, the more likely an eye will form in the center. When the eye looks symmetrical, that often means the storm is not encountering anything to weaken it.

Beryl is the second named storm to form in the Atlantic in 2024.

In late May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted that there would be 17 to 25 named storms this year, an above-normal amount.

This season follows an overly active year, with 20 named storms — including an early storm later given the official name of “Unnamed.” It was the eighth year in a row to surpass the average of 14 named storms. Only one hurricane, Idalia, made landfall in the United States.

Typically, the El Niño pattern that was in force last season would have suppressed hurricanes and reduced the number of storms in a season. But in 2023, the warm ocean temperatures in the Atlantic blunted El Niño’s usual effect of thwarting storms.

The warm ocean temperatures that fueled last year’s season returned even warmer at the start of this season, raising forecasters’ confidence that there would be more storms this year. The heightened sea surface temperatures could also strengthen storms more rapidly than usual.

To make matters worse, the El Niño pattern present last year is also diminishing, most likely creating a more suitable atmosphere for storms to form and intensify.

Hurricanes need a calm environment to form, and, in the Atlantic, a strong El Niño increases the amount of wind shear — a change in wind speed and/or direction with height — which disrupts a storm's ability to coalesce. Without El Niño this year, clouds are more likely to tower to the tall heights needed to sustain a powerful cyclone.

Sources and notes

Tracking map Source: National Hurricane Center | Notes: The map shows probabilities of at least 5 percent. The forecast is for up to five days, with that time span starting up to three hours before the reported time that the storm reaches its latest location. Wind speed probability data is not available north of 60.25 degrees north latitude.

Wind arrivals table Sources: New York Times analysis of National Hurricane Center data (arrival times); U.S. Census Bureau and Natural Earth (geographic locations); Google (time zones) | Notes: The table shows predicted arrival times of sustained, damaging winds of 58 m.p.h. or more for select cities with a chance of such winds reaching them. If damaging winds reach a location, there is no more than a 10 percent chance that they will arrive before the “earliest reasonable” time and a 50 percent chance they will arrive before the “most likely” time.

Radar map Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via Iowa State University | Notes: These mosaics are generated by combining the 130+ individual RADARs that comprise the NEXRAD network.

Storm surge map Source: National Hurricane Center | Notes: Forecasts only include the United States Gulf and Atlantic coasts, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The actual areas that could become flooded may differ from the areas shown on this map. This map accounts for tides, but not waves and not flooding caused by rainfall. The map also includes intertidal areas, which routinely flood during typical high tides.

Satellite map Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration| Notes: Imagery only updates between sunrise and sunset of the latest storm location.

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