Office of the Governor:Governor approves Kaua‘i’s re-entry into Safe Travels for Trans-Pacific travelersGov.
David Ige has approved Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami’s request to rejoin the Safe Travels pre-travel testing program for Trans-Pacific travel, effective April 5, 2021.
Existing rules for travel to Kaua‘i remain in place until that date. Gov. Ige said, “This emergency rule will simplify travel to Hawai‘i by including Kaua‘i in the existing Safe Travels program.
The increased restrictions over the winter months helped Mayor Kawakami safely balance travel with the health and safety of residents and visitors on the Garden Island.”Kaua‘i mayor Derek Kawakami said, “I thank Governor Ige for recognizing Kauai’s unique rural community with.