The so-called 'resort bubble' concept for inter-island travelers would keep the tourists within a “geofence” that tracks their movements, West Hawaii Today reported.
If counties opt to establish these programs, they can work with resorts or hotels for housing these travelers in question. Travelers who enroll must stay in specific geographical areas and limit their contact with people not under self-quarantine restrictions. Travelers who participate must sign waivers saying they voluntarily chose to participate, as well as allow electronic monitoring and access to their health information. All are required to pay for associated costs.
"At a certain point, we need to learn to co-exist with this virus and the EMQ or 'resort bubble' is just one step in the staged approach for a broader opening of travel,"during a news briefing this week. He said that factors for the program were still being ironed out, like determining which resorts would want to follow all the safety and security measures, as well as testing of a geo-fencing electronic quarantine monitor.
, and the latest extension means much of the year will be wiped out as few visitors want to be confined to their hotel or vacation rental., inside and outside, and other restrictions on Oahu, home to Honolulu and the site of the vast majority of the state's coronavirus cases. Hawaii, initially seen as a model for containing coronavirus spread with just 900 cases in total between February and June, has seen a surge since early July. There have been 5,844Contributing: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY; The Associated Press
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