Today marks 13 weeks since the state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. Yesterday, 1,536 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data was collected from the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Mandatory Travel Declaration Form. For Hawaii Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/

Senate President Ronald Kouchi announced the creation of an innovative technology project to support preschool through grade 12 students in Department of Education public schools on Kaua‘i. The Kaua‘i Education Technology Pilot Project is reimagining traditional educational models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kaua‘i Education Technology Pilot Project was developed by former Kauaʻi Complex Area Superintendent (CAS) Bill Arakaki, and incoming CAS Paul Zina, with input from Garden Isle principals and teachers. Several legislators and organizations also provided guidance and collaboration including Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi, Representative Nadine Nakamura, Representative Dee Morikawa, Representative Jimmy Tokioka, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate, and other long-standing supporters of education on Kaua‘i. "With little or no guidance on transitioning to 100% distance learning, Bill, Paul, school principals and teachers did the hard work necessary to first understand the needs of students and teachers and then developed a framework to execute the program," said Senate President Kouchi. "With their innovative leadership and decisive actions, Kaua‘i students should be able to achieve a meaningful and enriching learning experience." The community-based initiative will be implemented in three phases: Phase One will begin in August 2020 and will provide internet access, Wi-Fi hotspots, and ensure that all Kaua‘i Complex Area students have a working device. Phase Two will overlap with Phase One, provide devices for teachers, and support teacher training which will begin in July. This phase is designed to prepare teachers for a new blended in-school and distance learning platform by the first day of school this fall. This phase will also provide a help desk to support parents. Phase Three will implement evaluation tools and internal and external support staff beginning in the fall of 2021. This phase will be funded by the Kaua‘i Complex Area budget. “This initiative could not have come together so quickly without the support of our community supporters and educational leaders,” said incoming Kaua‘i CAS Paul Zina. “When we identified the problem, and the cost, we knew that lack of funding might be a barrier. The issue was not as pronounced last year when this year’s budgets were drawn up. We appreciate and thank the funding partners who came together in record time to move this project forward.” Kaua‘i’s leadership determined that this initiative would have long-lasting impact if it proactively transformed teacher practices to embrace distance learning in addition to providing the hardware and technology to make it possible. To do this, Kaua‘i needed $400,500 to provide 750 students with cellular wireless Wi-Fi devices and access with the cost per student of $534 for the Wi-Fi device and internet access for 12 months. Training for Kaua‘i’s teachers and new equipment for distance learning practices, will cost $190,500. As of June 21, seven funding partners had committed and provided resources to make the Kaua‘i Education Technology Pilot Project a reality: Atherton Foundation - $50,000 Bank of Hawaii Foundation- $100,000 Chan Zuckerberg Kaua‘i Community Fund - $150,000 First Hawaiian Bank - $25,000 Hawai‘i Community Foundation - $100,000 Honua Ola BioEnergy - $25,000 Senator Ron Kouchi and Joy Tanimoto Kouchi - $15,000 "Teachers have gone above and beyond to support their students throughout the pandemic,” said Dr. Priscilla Chan, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. “We’re grateful for their dedication and are proud to support the Kauaʻi Education Technology Pilot Project to help educators prepare for the upcoming school year and to ensure that students feel connected to their classrooms and engaged in their learning.” The Hawai‘i Department of Education has also provided in-kind and staff support in the amount of $640,000 made possible by $16 million in federal funding that originated in the $13.2 billion federal coronavirus relief package and was intended to offset the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption to the school year. To learn more about the Kaua‘i Education Technology Pilot Project please visit the Kaua‘i Complex Area Superintendent website: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/Offices/Superintendent/DeputySuperintendent/Pages/Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea-Complex-Area.aspx

The agreement allows the County to more effectively regulate vacation rentals while protecting the ability of responsible rental operators to advertise on online travel platforms Today, Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami announced a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the County of Kaua‘i and global travel platform Expedia Group (the parent company of leading vacation rental site Vrbo.com). The MOU is designed to allow the county to more effectively track and regulate vacation rentals, while protecting the ability of responsible vacation rental operators in Kaua‘i County to welcome traveling families. This historic agreement is the first cooperative agreement between a travel platform and any government entity in Hawai‘i. “I would like to thank Expedia Group and our Planning Department team, led by Director Ka‘āina Hull, for working together for nearly a year to clear a path for our visitors and responsible vacation rental owners,” said Mayor Kawakami. “Most importantly, this partnership will help the county more effectively enforce our vacation rental laws.” This new agreement will provide responsible vacation rental owners and operators the ability to advertise on online travel platforms, and in turn, will require the platforms to provide information on vacation rentals to the county. “Expedia Group thanks Mayor Kawakami and his team for their leadership and collaboration,” said Amanda Pedigo, vice president of government affairs at Expedia Group. “While this conversation began almost a year ago, the signing comes at a critical time as Kaua‘i takes steps towards the safe recovery of its visitor industry. Expedia Group is committed to continued collaboration with the Mayor’s office and community stakeholders in the months ahead.” The MOU outlines important new steps taken by vacation rental platforms, including: Creating a mandatory field for displaying the government-issued Tax Map Key number (TMK) of each property. Without a TMK number on the listing, a property will not be allowed on the platform. The TMK number will be published on the partner’s publicly facing property listing. Any properties already on the platform will have 60 days after implementation to provide a TMK number or will be deactivated. New properties will be required to provide their TMK before being able to list on a platform. Expedia Group will engage in ongoing communications with the county, providing monthly reports of the TMK numbers of properties on its sites. Vacation rentals provide unique value to visitors and to the local communities they serve, with visitors likely to invest their travel dollars in shopping local. This agreement is an important opportunity for responsible vacation-rental owners to open their doors and advertise their homes to visitors looking to explore all that Kaua‘i has to offer. Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami (left), with County Planning Director Ka‘āina Hull, signs a historic memorandum of understanding between the County of Kaua‘i and global travel platform Expedia Group designed to allow the County to more effectively track and regulate vacation rentals while protecting the ability of responsible vacation rental operators in Kaua‘i County to welcome traveling families.

Highest Number of Cases Reported in 2 ½ Months 27 additional cases of COVID-19, reported by DOH today, is the highest number in Hawai‘i since April 2. O‘ahu has 25 new cases, with one each on Maui and Kaua‘i (reported by the county yesterday). At least one (1) new case and potentially five (5) others that are still under investigation are associated with gatherings at a home in Waipahu. In Waiʻanae, five (5) new cases are believed to be associated with two community care foster family homes, all located on the same property. All of the new cases are Hawai‘i residents. 22 are adults and five (5) are pediatric cases. Hawaiicovid19.com

Governor’s Office: Pre-Travel Testing Option for Trans-Pacific Travel Beginning August 1 Gov. David Ige announced today all travelers arriving in Hawai‘i from out-of-state will be required to get a valid COVID-19 test prior to their arrival, and to show proof of a negative test result, to avoid the 14-day quarantine. The pre-travel testing program begins Aug. 1. Out-of-state travelers arriving in Hawai‘i must get a PCR test prior to arrival from any testing location approved by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health. Evidence of a negative test result must be provided upon arrival in Hawai‘i. Without this, passengers arriving from out-of-state will be subject to the 14-day quarantine. No testing will be provided upon arrival at the airport. DOH is still in the process of developing this program but anticipates requiring an FDA-approved PCR test from a CLIA certified laboratory. Travelers will be required to provide printed or emailed pre-test certification as evidence of a negative test result. Travelers will be responsible for the cost of the pre-travel test. Temperature checks will continue at airports across the state. Anyone with a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees or who is experiencing other symptoms will be required to undergo a secondary screening at the airport with trained healthcare staff. In addition, travelers will be required to fill out the State Travel and Health form Gov. Ige said, “Now is the time to work together to ensure that our residents and local businesses can safely reopen to incoming travelers. We expect more cases as travel reopens and the State is confident in its ability to monitor and respond to new cases. This is a marathon, not a sprint.” Numerous community leaders were instrumental in helping to develop the plan along with county mayor’s and legislative leadership. State Health Director Dr. Bruce Anderson commented, “Lifting the 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travel will require an intensive airport screening process, increased contact tracing and monitoring of cases, and careful tracking of the state’s progress in controlling and containing the coronavirus. This is a huge undertaking by the state and a tremendous commitment from public health as we embark on these new and untested initiatives and face many unknowns. It is definitely a new normal and we have much to learn as we lift restrictions and rebuild our economy while safeguarding the health of our people.” Honolulu’s Request for Singers, Musicians to Perform at Restaurants, Bars Gov. David Ige has approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to allow singing and/or playing of wind instruments at indoor and outdoor restaurants/bars, with some restrictions. • Performers who sing or play wind instruments must keep a distance of at least 10 feet from other people. • Performers who sing or play wind instruments need not wear face coverings, but a physical barrier is required between performers and patrons/staff for indoor restaurants/bars. • The 10-foot distance requirement does not apply to members of the same performing group. Mayor Caldwell’s proposal is included in the second amendment to the City and County of Honolulu’s Emergency Order No. 2020-16, posted online at www.honolulu.gov Lieutenant Governor’s Office: LG Green Recognizes Partners and People for Hawai‘i’s Efforts Lieutenant Governor Josh Green added, “Asking passengers to get a negative COVID-19 test prior to travel is one more tool in our layered screening process that will help keep Hawai‘i safe. As we navigate this pandemic, anyway we can minimize risk while bringing some normalcy to our daily lives is the right path forward. I appreciate the incredible work of the partners involved in this process, and special thanks to the people of Hawai‘i who have shown their aloha, patience and resilience throughout this challenging time. We have more than five weeks before August 1 to finalize details and make this the best program in America, and we are up for the task.” Both Gov. Ige and Lt. Gov. Green reminded folks to keep our guard up as we head toward August 1 and beyond. They encouraged continued safe practices: wearing masks, physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Department of Health: Sixteen Additional COVID-19 Cases Reported Thirteen (13) O‘ahu residents, one (1) Hawai‘i Island resident, and two (2) residents diagnosed out-of-state are the latest cases of coronavirus reported by DOH. Six of the cases on O‘ahu are associated with previously confirmed cases. The two cases diagnosed out of state were in Arizona and Nevada. All but one of today’s cases are adults. For context, the median number of cases each day for the week of June 14–20, 2020 is eight (8). At the peak of the current pandemic wave, March 15–21, 2020, the median number of cases per day was 27. For more tables, charts and visualizations visit the DOH Disease Outbreak Control Division:https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/what-you-should-know/current-situation-in-hawaii State Health Director Recognizes Wide Cooperation Statewide DOH Director Dr. Bruce Anderson said at today’s news briefing, “We’ve been able to keep our case numbers at a manageable level unlike many other locations. I am proud to be part of a community that respects and takes care of one another. Unlike many parts of the nation where the disease is raging, I see most people wearing masks at grocery stores and take-out food establishments and standing 6 ft. apart as they wait their turn. Businesses are renovating work areas to provide for physical distancing, installing plexiglass barriers, staggering work hours and taking other actions to work safely. Everyone in the state has worked hard to keep our case numbers down, and we’ve seen great results as a result of your kokua.” He went on to say that the 14-day traveler quarantine gave Hawai‘i time to build infrastructure, obtain PPE and other necessary resources and to prepare to effectively and efficiently handle more cases. DOH now has nearly 200 cross-trained employees throughout the state who may act as contact tracers in the event of a surge in cases. In addition, the University of Hawai‘i is training about 300 applicants who will be available to assist with contact tracing by the end of July. Anderson said many recently reported cases were uncovered through timely and intensive investigations by contact tracing staff. Clusters of cases have been contained quickly through isolation and quarantine measures. Outreach activities in at-risk communities and care home facilities throughout the state have also helped proactively identify cases and increase prevention measures. Hawai‘i Tourism Authority: Hotel Performance Report for May Hotels across the state continued to report substantially lower revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy last month compared to May 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, statewide RevPAR in May 2020 decreased to $18 (-91.1%), ADR fell to $127 (-50.4%), and occupancy declined to 14.2 percent (-64.9 percentage points). https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/media/4758/hawaii-hotel-performance-05-2020-1.pdf 1,512 Passengers Arrive on Tuesday Yesterday, a total of 1,655 people arrived in Hawai‘i including 409 visitors and 454 returning residents. There was a total of 17 arriving flights. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday but does not show interisland travel.

Link to Facebook Live here Link to photos here Gov. David Ige announced today all travelers arriving in Hawai‘i from out-of-state will be required to get a valid COVID-19 test prior to their arrival, and to show proof of a negative test result, to avoid the 14-day quarantine. The pre-travel testing program begins Aug. 1 Out-of-state travelers arriving in Hawai‘i must get a PCR test prior to arrival from any testing location approved by the Hawai‘i State Department of Health. Evidence of a negative test result must be provided upon arrival in Hawai‘i. Without this, passengers arriving from out-of-state will be subject to the 14-day quarantine. No testing will be provided upon arrival at the airport. The Health Department is still in the process of developing this program but anticipates requiring an FDA-approved PCR test from a CLIA certified laboratory. Travelers will be required to provide printed or emailed pre-test certification as evidence of a negative test result. Travelers will be responsible for the cost of the pre-travel test. Temperature checks will continue at airports across the state. Anyone with a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees or who is experiencing other symptoms will be required to undergo a secondary screening at the airport with trained healthcare staff. In addition, travelers will be required to fill out the State Travel and Health form. “The health of our community remains our primary focus. This multi-layered pre-travel testing and screening process allows travelers an alternative to the 14-day travel quarantine in a way that protects the health and safety of our kama‘āina and visitors,” said Gov. Ige. “Now is the time to work together to ensure that our local businesses can safely re-open to incoming travelers.” “Asking passengers to get a negative COVID-19 test prior to travel is one more tool in our layered screening process that will help keep Hawai’i safe. As we navigate this pandemic, any way we can minimize risk while bringing some normalcy to our daily lives is the right path forward. I appreciate the incredible work of the partners involved in this process, and special thanks to the people of Hawaii who have shown their aloha, patience and resilience throughout this challenging time,” said Lt. Gov. Josh Green. Additional Quotes from State Leaders: Senate President Ronald Kouchi: “The Governor, the mayors of the four counties, Speaker Saiki and I are working together to ensure we come out with the best results for the people of Hawai‘i and the visitors who are going to come and enjoy our wonderful island state. This is by far the most difficult decision that I have ever had to make in my political career, to stand up and say when I think it is safe for us to start welcoming tourists, to try to get our businesses going forward, while being mindful of the health and safety of the residents of this state. It’s about creating layers of safety. This plan contains a robust testing protocol, including the ability to have contact tracing. It’s about keeping our community safe.” House Speaker Scott Saiki: "As travel begins to incrementally reopen in Hawai‘i, the public should be assured that our top priority is the health and safety of all residents. On Friday, the Legislature is poised to approve Senate Bill 126 that will appropriate $90 million for health and safety protocols at the state airports. This includes funding for thermal screening, a web-based travel application, and screening equipment." Mayor Derek Kawakami, Kaua‘i County: "We appreciate the Governor’s willingness to take our recommendations into consideration. Our ability to keep our residents safe is going to require the continued collaboration of all government agencies, the private sector, and most importantly, our community. If there was ever a time where we must work together and take care of one another, now is that time." Mayor Mike Victorino, Maui County: "I want to mahalo the people of Maui County for doing a tremendous job in protecting our community and keeping our case counts low. Over the past 45 days, we've conducted thousands of tests and reported just 7 new cases. Our local medical care providers continue to do testing and our hospital has improved its operations and capacity. We also are working closely with our state partners and airport officials to ensure they have the support they need. We look forward to working with the Governor and Mayors on preparing the State of Hawai‘i and Maui County for transpacific travelers, while maintaining necessary protocols for protecting our people." Mayor Kirk Caldwell, City and County of Honolulu: “The City and County of Honolulu continues to be a strong proponent of requiring a negative COVID-19 test for individuals flying into Honolulu, as a way to bypass the 14 day quarantine. This is just one component of what it will take to keep O‘ahu residents safe, the others being robust testing, contact tracing, and isolation measures including support, along with physical distancing and mask wearing. So far we’re encouraged by the opening of interisland travel, but also understand opening travel to visitors outside of Hawai‘i will present a whole new set of serious challenges.” Mayor Harry Kim, Hawai‘i County: “On going forward, our priority was the development of a really comprehensive system that monitors incoming passengers from out of state. I was elated when the Governor put emphasis on that – for a unified system for the whole state that County of Hawai‘i Civil Defense developed. It is a GIS-based digitized data base system utilized by the whole state. Implementation of this system will give all of the agencies involved real-time information to monitor incoming passengers from out of state.” Bruce Anderson, director, state Department of Health: “Lifting the 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travel will require an intensive airport screening process, increased contact tracing and monitoring of cases, and careful tracking of the state’s progress in controlling and containing the coronavirus. This is a huge undertaking by the state and a tremendous commitment from public health as we embark on these new and untested initiatives and face many unknowns. It is definitely a new normal and we have much to learn as we lift restrictions and rebuild our economy while safeguarding the health of our people.

Governor Ige approves City & County of Honolulu’s request for singers, musicians to perform at restaurants, bars. Gov. David Ige has approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to allow singing and/or playing of wind instruments at indoor and outdoor restaurants/bars, with some restrictions. Performers who sing or play wind instruments must keep a distance of at least 10 feet from other people. Performers who sing or play wind instruments need not wear face coverings, but a physical barrier is required between performers and patrons/staff for indoor restaurants/bars. The 10-foot distance requirement does not apply to members of the same performing group. Mayor Caldwell’s proposal is included in the second amendment to the City and County of Honolulu’s Emergency Order No. 2020-16, posted online at www.honolulu.gov

Mayor Michael Victorino is urging more individuals and families to apply for the temporary Tenant Based Rental Housing Assistance Program. The program is seeking more applicants whose income has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and are seeking a new lease. The program invites landlords seeking tenants to learn how they may participate as well. “Many residents have lost jobs and income because of COVID-19 impacts, and this program provides much-needed rental assistance through the end of this year,” Mayor Victorino said. “These are unprecedented times, and I hope our residents will submit applications for rental assistance to see if they can get some help.” The program is funded by the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and is being administered by the Family Life Center. Program qualifications include that applicants must be residents of the County of Maui, looking for a new lease and have: A household income at or below 60 percent area median income Experienced a loss of employment or significant decrease in working hours due to COVID-19 Income limits vary depending on household size. For example, a one-person household can have an income of up to $41,040, and a four-person household can have an income of as much as $58,560. (See attached flier for details.) Residents who may qualify for this program are encouraged to apply and should contact the Family Life Center at (808) 877-0880 or visit its website at flcmaui.org.

The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reported four new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total number of active cases to 12, and the cumulative total of cases to date to 33. The new cases include an adult and three children from one household who are now in isolation. Other members of that household are in quarantine. The eight previous positive cases, which were identified last week, are from a separate household and also remain in isolation. “All the individuals are either mildly ill or asymptomatic. So far no one has required hospitalization,” said Kaua‘i District Health Officer Dr. Janet Berreman. These new cases were identified through the state Department of Health’s (DOH) ongoing contact tracing process. As a result of that contact tracing, DOH is continuing to identify, test, and quarantine additional contacts. Officials will continue to receive test results over the next few days. The new case emphasizes the need for the public to continue to heed emergency rules and recommendations to avoid exposure. Some of these recommendations are to: Some of these recommendations are to: Wear a cloth mask whenever away from home and near individuals not part of your immediate household. When interacting with people from outside your household, maintain a distance of 6 feet of separation. Stay at home as much as possible. Wash hands frequently, for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. For local updates, visit the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency page, www.kauai.gov/COVID-19. The state Department of Health also posts state updates and information at hawaiicovid19.com.

Yesterday, 1,512 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. The state’s mandatory 14-day self-quarantine started on March 26th for all passengers arriving in Hawaii from out of state. This table shows the number of people who arrived by air from out of state yesterday and does not include interisland travel. This data was collected from the Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Mandatory Travel Declaration Form. For Hawaii Tourism Authority and state updates regarding COVID-19 visit: https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/ About the Hawaii Tourism Authority The Hawaii Tourism Authority is the State of Hawaii agency responsible for strategically managing its support of the tourism industry. Established in 1998 to support Hawaii’s leading industry and largest employer, HTA continually strives to help ensure tourism’s sustainability and the benefits it brings to residents and communities statewide. Follow updates about HTA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@HawaiiHTA).

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) notifies the public that Act 168 Session Laws of Hawaii enacted in 2012, which provides electric vehicles (EV) free parking at state airports and most State and County parking lots and meters is scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2020. Electric vehicles have been able to park at airports free of charge since 2012. Electric vehicle owners will be assessed the parking fee at the airports and any other lot or metered area that was previously free beginning 12 a.m. on July 1, 2020. Act 168 also exempted EV’s with electric vehicle license plates from High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane restrictions, such as the Zipper Lane, even with a single occupant in their vehicle. HDOT Highways Division is working to continue this exemption past the sunset of Act 168 as it is supported by the Federal Highway Administration. To read the Hawaii law applying to electric vehicles please click here.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced today the extension of the Micro Business Loan Program with an additional $750,000 of funding from the County of Maui. “This program started in April and has been very popular in extending help to our smallest businesses, those with 10 or fewer employees,” Mayor Victorino said. “The first $1 million has been exhausted, so we’ve added $750,000 to keep the program going and to help more of our local businesses. This is another important step to restarting our economy as we continue on the road to recovery from COVID-19.” Maui Chamber of Commerce, which has administered the program, has approved and funded 60 small businesses with the initial $1 million. Another 52 applications are pending, with one business approved and pending additional funds. “We are very excited and grateful to the County and Mayor Victorino for their continued support of our small business community,” Maui Chamber of Commerce President Pamela Tumpap said. “These additional funds will go a long way to assist our business owners during this difficult time as well as employ many of our working families and residents.” Program details: • Businesses supported have included retail stores, restaurants, activity providers, printers, manufacturers, art galleries and construction-related services • Applicants receive 5-year loans of $7,500 to $15,000 and 7-year loans of $15,001 to $25,000 To qualify, businesses need to have: • 10 or fewer employees • Sales revenue of $750,000 or less • Be located in Maui County and registered to do business for at least a year prior to March 4, 2020 • Ability to create full- or part-time employment for low- to moderate-income residents • Ability to repay the loan • Reasonable credit history and payment records For more information on how to apply, visit www.MauiChamber.com or call (808) 244-0081.