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'It's beyond frustrating': tensions peak as Hawaii locals urge tourists to stay out
The Guardian ^ | 4-20-20 | Nick Pachelli

Posted on 04/20/2020 5:39:43 PM PDT by dynachrome

Hundreds of travelers, motivated in part by $100 airfares, are still crossing the Pacific to ride out the pandemic in Hawaii. Last week alone, more than 800 non-residents flew there. Meanwhile, locals and some legislators are growing increasingly frustrated. They assume the statewide mandatory self-quarantine order – two weeks for out-of-state visitors and inter-island travelers – isn’t being followed. They also anticipate that disregard by travelers will result in more Covid-positive cases in Hawaii, stressing an already ill-equipped healthcare system.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events; US: Hawaii
KEYWORDS: hawaii; kungflu; spam; tourists; whoohooflu
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To: KingofZion

“Tourists, stay home and just send money”.


21 posted on 04/20/2020 6:22:14 PM PDT by BipolarBob (Don't cough on your keyboard because everybodys virus protection may not be updated.)
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To: Salvavida

Did a helicopter ride over Kauai. Haven’t seen anything like that on the continent. But I agree- there are nicer beaches with warmer water in Florida and the Caribbean.


22 posted on 04/20/2020 6:30:16 PM PDT by rmichaelj (Ave Maria gratia plena, Dominus tecum.)
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