Hawaii is extending quarantine-free travel to the South Korea market.
From Friday, 5 February, travelers from Korea can bypass Hawaii’s mandatory 10-day quarantine with proof of a negative Covid test taken no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure.
South Korea joins Japan as only the second Asian market permitted quarantine-free access to the Aloha State.
"The pre-travel testing program is just one layer of the state’s comprehensive Safe Travels Hawaii program, which has served us well in protecting our residents and visitors," said Gov. David Ige.
Only Covid tests from Trusted Testing Partners will be accepted.
The trusted partners so far are Onsei University Health System at Severance Hospital, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Inha University Hospital, and Asan Medical Center.
"We look forward to welcoming our friends and family traveling from Korea and appreciate everyone’s efforts to travel safely with a pre-test. The Safe Travels Hawaii program has allowed our state to restore hope and some economic recovery," said Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green.
Korean residents returning home are still subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Written by Ray Montgomery, US Editor
