Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

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MASKS NOW OPTIONAL IN HAWAII*

The State of Hawaii's indoor mask mandate expired on March 25th, 2022. Wearing a mask is optional in most settings, except where required by federal law. Federal regulations requiring face coverings at the airport and Kauai bus/shuttle have been eliminated but remain under Federal review and may be reinstated. 

COVID-19 Video Update

Thursday, May 19, 2022 

To see previous updates, please visit the County of Kauai Facebook Page
 

Kauai Ends Restrictions on Social Gatherings

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami repealed the County's last emergency rule for the COVID-19 on March 1, 2022. 

Previously, Emergency Rule 28 limited social gatherings and required events over gathering limits to ensure attendees were either fully vaccinated or showed proof of a negative COVID test. While the protocol is no longer mandatory, large event organizers are highly encouraged to promote these best practices as part of their business operations. 

While this was the last emergency rule in place at the county-level, Kauai remains under Governor David Ige's current Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19. This statewide mandate includes the indoor mask requirement, the State's Safe Travels program, and the vaccination/testing program for County employees.


Traveling to Kauai (Lihue Airport - LIH)

There are no domestic travel restrictions to Hawaii. No documentation or quarantine is required for domestic travel to Hawaii and interisland travel within Hawaii, effective March 26, 2022.

International Travelers

For entry requirements to the U.S., visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html