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We are at another critical juncture in our fight against the spread of COVID-19. While Maui County continues to see a rise in positive cases, it's alarming to see triple-digit daily increases of positive cases on Oahu.
Gov. David Ige approved my request to reinstitute the 14-day interisland quarantine, which went into effect on Aug. 11. The County of Maui began enforcing the interisland quarantine at airports and harbors on Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Anyone who travels into Maui County is required to complete the Mandatory Travel Declaration Form. This form is available at www.mauicounty.gov.
The process for completing the mandatory travel form may differ, depending on your point of arrival. Online forms are available for travelers who arrive at the Kahului Airport main terminal, Lanai Airport and Molokai Airport. A paper form needs to be printed for arrivals at the Kahului Airport Commuter Terminal, private jets arriving at the Kahului Airport, Kapalua Airport and the Lahaina and Manele Small Boat Harbors. Paper forms are available at all locations.
For any questions relating to travel quarantine, please call the Office of the Mayor at (808) 270-7855 or email travelquarantine@mauicounty.gov.
The interisland travel quarantine was effective the first time it was instituted, reducing interisland travel to essential travel. There are no changes to the 14-day quarantine policy for trans-Pacific travel. Those travelers are required to complete the State of Hawaii Traveler Health Form prior to boarding.
The Maui Police Department has been monitoring and enforcing the quarantine for both trans-Pacific and interisland travelers. To report a suspected quarantine violation, email mpdquarantine@mpd.net.
I appreciate everyone's cooperation, patience and understanding as we work diligently to assess and make improvements to the quarantine enforcement system. I also want to thank our Maui County employees and our partners at the airports and harbors for working tirelessly to safeguard our residents.
I would like to thank everyone who has been complying with recently updated Public Health Emergency Rules that restrict social gatherings to no more than 10 people. I'm grateful when I hear reports that our residents are taking personal responsibility to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To report violations of the Public Health Emergency Rules, call the MPD non-emergency number at 244-6400.
Remember, if you feel ill or think you might have been exposed to COVID-19, don't hesitate to get tested. Testing is available from a number of healthcare providers, including:
• Maui Medical Group: (808) 249-8080, with locations in Wailuku, Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina and Pukalani.
• Minit Medical Urgent Care: (808) 667-6161, with locations in Kahului, Kihei and Lahaina.
• Malama I Ke Ola Health Center: (808) 871-7772, with locations in Wailuku and Lahaina.
• Straub Medical Center -- Lanai Clinic: (808) 565-6423.
• Lanai Community Health Center: (808) 565-6919.
• Molokai Community Health Center: (808) 553-5038.
I continually tell people that our fate in this pandemic rests with each and every one of us. Only you can prevent the spread of COVID-19. I will end by reminding everyone about what Maui District Health Officer Dr. Lorrin Pang calls the "good habits" or the "six Ws."
These are:
1. Wear your mask.
2. Watch your physical distancing, at least 6 feet but preferably 10 feet of separation.
3. Wash your hands.
4. Make sure you're well before going out in public.
5. Wipe down and clean/disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
6. Go to wide, open spaces, away from other people.
Aloha!
* "Our County," a column from Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino, discusses county issues and activities of county government. The column usually appears on the first and third Saturdays of the month.