Hawaii News & Updates
DOH Revises the State’s COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Policies
The following changes are effective January 3, 2022.
If you test positive for COVID-19 regardless of vaccination status:
- Isolate for at least 5 days and until symptoms are gone
- Continue to wear a mask for five days after isolation
If you are exposed to COVID-19:
Boosted, or fully vaccinated within past six months (or within past 2 months if J&J):
- No need to quarantine
- Wear a mask for ten days
- Get tested on day five
Neither boosted nor fully vaccinated:
- Quarantine for five days
- Wear a mask for five days after quarantine
- Get tested on day five
Hawaii Eliminates Safe Travels Health Questionnaire
Hawaii's Safe Travels quarantine guidelines for visitors changed on Jan. 3, 2022 to align with the state Department of Health’s new requirements. The mandatory quarantine period has been reduced from 10 to five days for domestic U.S. travelers. Read more...
Honolulu Mayor Reduces Large Indoor Events to 50% Capacity
Effective January 10, 2022, the capacity for large indoor events of more than 1,000 people on Oahu will be redued to 50%. Read more...
FDA Authorizes Oral Antivirals for Treatment of COVID-19
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for oral antiviral treatments, Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s Molnupiravir for people who test positive and are at high risk for severe COVID-19.
State Capitol to Remain Closed to the Public
The Hawaii State Capitol leadership announced the Captiol buidling will remain closed to the public for the near future. Read more....
