14 Days Of Isolation In Hawaii

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JAKARTA - Each country has its own policies in handling the corona virus pandemic or COVID-19. Some have carried out a lockdown, stopping international flights, or even isolating measures for 14 days and this applies to everyone who comes to their country.

As reported by abcnews, the state of the United States (US), Hawaii also chose to implement a 14-day self-isolation rule for all people who come to Hawaii. The policy began last Thursday, 19 March.

Hawaii Governor David Ige said the policy applies to Hawaiians and visitors alike. More broadly, the policy applies to all arrivals at Hawaii Airport, whether from the US or other international destinations, from those arriving by private aircraft to other commercial flights.

“With most of the existing COVID-19 cases, Hawaii has always been linked to those visiting from and abroad. For that, it is very important for us to reduce the spread of the virus by residents and visitors who come from outside the country, ”David Ige.

This plan was developed with the cooperation of mayors, business people and communities in Hawaii. For residents, in independent isolation at home. Meanwhile, visitors must isolate themselves in a hotel room or rental accommodation.

During the isolation period, they are not allowed to leave their homes, including the swimming pool, fitness center or restaurant. The only reason they can get out is an emergency like seeking medical care, for example.

For those who violate the rules, penalties with a maximum fine of US $ 5,000 or imprisonment of no more than one year have been prepared. Even both sentences can be imposed at once. This was done because the number of COVID-19 spread in Hawaii had touched 49 cases.

To that end, David Ige said, “This action is quite extreme. However, these efforts must be taken to ensure that they are free from COVID-19. We need everyone to comply with these quarantine orders to help protect the Hawaiian population. "