HAWAI‘I TOPS IN THE NATION FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE AND TESTING Study by Harvard Global Health Institute With Hawai‘i’s economic recovery starting with the phased reopening of select businesses and industries today and next week across the islands, a nationwide study by a prominent Harvard University research group shows the state rates tops or near the top in COVID-19 testing metrics. “It’s encouraging to hear that Hawai‘i is leading many states in our testing for COVID-19,” said Governor David Ige. “So far, our preventive actions have kept our number of positive cases and deaths low, and we must all continue to be vigilant to maintain our control of the disease. We can’t become complacent and risk undermining our success.” This week, Harvard’s Global Health Institute published a state-by-state simulation that estimates the amount of coronavirus testing that will be needed by May 15. The institute started from a model of future case counts and then calculated how much testing would be needed for a state to test all infected people and any close contacts they may have exposed to the virus. The study was conducted in partnership with National Public Radio (NPR). In an interview with NPR, institute director Ashish Jha said, “Testing is outbreak control 101, because what testing lets you do is figure out who’s infected and who’s not…that lets you separate out the infected people from the noninfected people and bring the disease under control.” To make their state-by-state estimates, the Harvard Global Health Institute group started from a model of future case counts. It calculated how much testing would be needed for a state to test all infected people and any close contacts they may have exposed to the virus. (The simulation estimates testing 10 contacts on average). NPR reports that only nine (9) states have exceeded testing minimums estimated by Harvard and are mostly lower population states: Alaska, Hawai‘i, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The model suggests that Hawai‘i’s first pandemic wave of COVID-19 is “mild” relative to the state’s population and falls well below the 10 percent threshold advised by WHO. In the testing vs. target category, Hawai‘i is averaging 797 tests each day, more than the estimated minimum tests recommended by May 15. In the positive test ratio category, only 0.3% percent of tests in Hawai‘i have come back positive; much lower than the WHO recommended rate of 10 percent or lower. Only Montana has a better positive test ratio of 0.1%.

As the nation and the world continues to fight against COVID-19, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) continues to work on products and other resources intended to help critical infrastructure stakeholders improve their resilience and reduce their exposure to COVID-19 related risks. Today, CISA issued a new CISA Insights titled, “COVID-19 Disinformation Activity.” This CISA Insights provides guidance to deter false information and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19. It provides factual information to counteract inaccurate claims and provides simple steps the public can take to fact check information and minimize the risk of spreading false or misleading content. As the nation’s risk advisor, we are sharing information to help you and your team reduce risks associated with COVID-19. That includes our latest product, a CISA Insights on disinformation campaigns, often from foreign adversaries, that are seeking to take advantage of COVID-19 concerns. We encourage you to share this publication with anyone who might be able to use it. We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available. To read the latest CISA Insights, visit CISA.gov/insights. For authoritative information and resources on COVID-19 -- including situation reports, guidance, and more, visit the CDC’s website and CISA.gov/coronavirus.

On 8 May 1980, the 33rd World Health Assembly officially declared: ‘The world and all its peoples have won freedom from smallpox.’ The declaration marked the end of a disease that had plagued humanity for at least 3 000 years, killing 300 million people in the 20th century alone. It was ended, thanks to a 10-year global effort, spearheaded by the World Health Organization, that involved thousands of health workers around the world to administer half a billion vaccinations to stamp out smallpox. The US$ 300m price-tag to eradicate smallpox saves the world well over US$ 1 billion every year since 1980. Speaking at a virtual event hosted at WHO-HQ, involving key players in the eradication effort, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “As the world confronts the COVID-19 pandemic, humanity’s victory over smallpox is a reminder of what is possible when nations come together to fight a common health threat.” The world got rid of smallpox thanks to an incredible demonstration of global solidarity, and because it had a safe and effective vaccine. Solidarity plus science equalled solution! Dr Tedros highlighted that smallpox eradication also offers hope for efforts to eliminate other infectious diseases, including polio, which is now endemic in just two countries. To date, 187 countries, territories and areas have been certified free of Guinea worm disease, with seven more to go. And the fight against malaria has so far resulted in 38 countries and territories certified as malaria-free. In the case of Tuberculosis (TB), 57 countries and territories with low TB incidence are on track to reach TB elimination. At the event, Dr Tedros unveiled a commemorative postal stamp to recognize the global solidarity that drove the initiative and honour the efforts of health workers who ensured its success. The stamp, developed by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA), in collaboration with WHO, signifies what national unity and global solidary can achieve. Numerous countries, such as Guinea, India, Nigeria, Philippines, Togo and others issued smallpox stamps to show support for, and raise awareness about WHO’s Intensified Smallpox Eradication Programme launched in 1967. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti’s earliest memories of smallpox is of her father. “I was visiting WHO headquarters, and I saw a photo of my Dad, standing with the other experts on the Global Commission. I remember him going out, doing follow-up visits with patients.  He often would go with a driver and disappear into the bush for days. I felt in awe of his tireless work. The strategies used to eradicate smallpox still apply today.” “Lessons learned from smallpox are used today to respond to disease outbreaks. For example, house-to-house active case-finding underpins the polio eradication programme, and ring vaccination of contacts is helping to combat the spread of the Ebola virus disease. Similarly, surveillance, case-finding, testing, contact-tracing, quarantine, and communication campaigns to dispel misinformation are central to controlling COVID-19, “ explained David Heymann, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and  Distinguished Fellow, Global Health Security at Chatham House, London. Following smallpox eradication, WHO and UNICEF launched the Expanded Programme on Immunization, under which 85% of the world’s children are vaccinated and protected from debilitating diseases. With the potential of a COVID-19 vaccine ahead, ensuring sufficient supplies and reaching people in hard to reach places is a high priority. Addressing vaccine hesitancy poses a significant challenge to stop the virus. Access to accurate public health information and education is critical to ensure that the public has the facts to keep themselves and others safe. To permanently commemorate the eradication of smallpox and the lessons learned on a global scale, rather than every 10-years, WHO is calling museums, exhibition companies, designers, curators and associations to develop an immersive, interactive and educational exhibition on smallpox and its relevance for COVID-19 and global health security.  The exhibition, which will be unveiled later this year, will promote a better understanding of public health and empower people to keep informed and safe during a pandemic. source: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/08-05-2020-commemorating-smallpox-eradication-a-legacy-of-hope-for-covid-19-and-other-diseases

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair NOTICE OF HEARING DATE:Wednesday, May 13, 2020 TIME:9:30am PLACE:Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street THE STATE CAPITOL IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE ONGOING COVID-19 EPIDEMIC. In order to comply with social distancing requirements, only written testimony will be accepted. This hearing will be broadcast live on ‘Ōlelo Community Media. Click here for the cable broadcast schedule and information on neighbor island coverage. Click here for the live stream of this meeting (available shortly before the hearing). A G E N D A GM 637 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CLYDE HAYASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2021. CPH GM 638 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSEPH O'DONNELL, for a term to expire 06-30-2021. CPH GM 640 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Administrator of the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Gubernatorial Nominee, SERAFIN COLMENARES, JR., for a term to expire at noon on 12-05-2022. Pending Referral to CPH GM 679 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, WALLACE FOOK CHONG III, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 680 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, WESLEY JOONG JUNG CHOY, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 681 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, Gubernatorial Nominee, PHILLIP LUCERO, for a term to expire 06-30-2022. Pending Referral to CPH GM 682 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDWARD CHU JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 683 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, DON PEDRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 684 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES SPIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2022. Pending Referral to CPH GM 685 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, JILL GRAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 686 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERRY SUTHERLAND-CHOY, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 687 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENBY RALL, for a term to expire 06-30-2022. Pending Referral to CPH GM 688 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ERIC HIGASHIHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 689 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEONARD LEONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2022. Pending Referral to CPH GM 690 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE ISEMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2022. Pending Referral to CPH GM 691 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAURICE TORIGOE, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 692 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEAL ARITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2020. Pending Referral to CPH GM 693 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEAL ARITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 694 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICHOLAS TEVES, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 695 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL ALEJADO, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 696 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 697 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WAYNE DE LUZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 698 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Pest Control Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SCOTT AI, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 699 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE MURATA, for a term to expire 06-30-2021. Pending Referral to CPH GM 700 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRIAN UEMORI, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 728 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL NOJIMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 729 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MONTY ANDERSON-NITAHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 730 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, GREG TJAPKES, for a term to expire 06-30-2021. Pending Referral to CPH GM 731 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, KU'ULEIALOHAONALANI SALZER-VITALE, for a term to expire 06-30-2022. Pending Referral to CPH GM 732 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, EVELYN KANESHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 733 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROGER DANIELS, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 734 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMIA MCKEAGUE, for a term to expire 06-30-2020. Pending Referral to CPH GM 735 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMIA MCKEAGUE, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 736 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHERINE FINN DAVIS, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 737 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TULPE DAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2020. Pending Referral to CPH GM 738 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TULPE DAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 739 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA SERVICE, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 740 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA YAMASHITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024. Pending Referral to CPH GM 741 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, BEVERLY GOTELLI, for a term to expire 06-30-2021. Pending Referral to CPH GM 742 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLETTE BROWNE, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 743 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN WYATT, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 744 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARILYN SEELY, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 745 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERTA MURRAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. Pending Referral to CPH GM 746 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTEN POLENZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2021. Pending Referral to CPH GM 747 Status & Testimony Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RYAN MALLOY, for a term to expire 06-30-2023. 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Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha (D-Kona, Ka‘u) is announcing a collaboration between State and community leaders to secure a new pilot meal program administered through the Department of Education (DOE) called "Emergency Meals-to-You." The program is set up to help rural families in South Kona overcome transportation challenges associated with the department’s current pick-up sites for grab-and-go meals. Starting on Monday, May 11, students who qualify for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Free and Reduced Price School Meal Program at Konawaena, Hōnaunau, and Hoʻokena Elementary Schools will automatically begin receiving two weeks' worth of shelf-stable breakfast and lunch meals for students. “Due to the long commute associated with my districts’ disproportionately large distances between schools, DOE’s grab-and-go meal pick up program was insufficient in hitting the mark,” said Senator Kanuha. “During this difficult time, we needed to do more – to think innovatively and effectively – as we continue to fulfill our obligations to the communities we serve. “Securing this pilot program, the first of its kind for the State of Hawai’i, is exciting and a sincere mahalo to everyone that was involved in the process,” he said, “including Principals Diane Spencer of Konawaena Elementary, Tammy Yoshimura-Furrer of Ho‘okena Elementary, and Noreen Kunimoto of Hōnaunau Elementary. “This new program will provide some much-needed relief to families in South Kona who are struggling to receive nutritious meals.” The cost of the meals will be reimbursable by the USDA. In order to qualify, the child must be enrolled in a school that is not participating as an emergency meal site, and serves at least 50 percent free and reduced price meals in a rural community. The program will continue through June 2020.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and Hawaiian Electric have scheduled a power outage to test the Emergency Power Facility (EPF) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The planned events are scheduled for the following dates and times: 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, to 4 a.m. Sunday, May 10 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 4 a.m. Sunday, May 17 (if necessary) During the outage there will be no power to Terminals 1 and 2, and all parking structures. Facilities located on the Ewa Service Road will also be impacted. The roads and H-1 Freeway offramps leading to HNL will be closed to the public throughout the outage period. The outage will occur when no flights are scheduled to arrive or depart, however the power to the airfield will remain on and unchanged during the test. The south ramp and facilities on Lagoon Drive, Elliott Street and Aolele Street will not be impacted by the power outage. “It is an ideal time to complete this test since there are fewer flights and passengers at the airport as a result of COVID-19,” said Deputy Director Ross Higashi, Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports Division. “HDOT employees continue to work on maintenance projects and efforts like this test during the pandemic.” “We’re working closely with the state to test its backup generating equipment should an unplanned outage occur at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport,” said Ron Cox, Hawaiian Electric senior vice president of operations. “Current travel restrictions make it an ideal time to test the system with minimal impact to airport operations, and we’re happy to support the state’s efforts.” Businesses located in the airport have been notified to plan accordingly and to unplug electronics and equipment prior to event to prevent possible damage.

WHO: Senator Donovan Dela Cruz, Chair, Senate Ways and Means Committee and Chair, Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair, House Finance Committee Representative Richard H.K. Onishi, Chair, House Tourism & International Affairs Committee WHAT: Legislators to be guests on “Insights on PBS Hawai‘i” WHEN: 8 p.m. today WHERE: Live on PBS Hawai‘i Also streaming live on pbshawaii.org Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – Three key State lawmakers will discuss the economic effects of COVID-19 in Hawaii on the next “Insights on PBS Hawai‘i” airing live at 8 p.m. today. Guests will be State Senate Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz, who is also the Chair of the Senate Special Committee on COVID-19, House Finance Chair Sylvia Luke and Hawaiʻi Island Representative Richard Onishi of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 Economic and Financial Preparedness. At the start of the year, lawmakers had high hopes of addressing Hawaii’s affordable housing crisis, increasing the minimum wage and creating tax breaks for the working class. Early education for pre-K students also was on the wish list. Then the new coronavirus took over. Now the focus is on how to recover from an economic meltdown while keeping Hawaii’s people healthy. Questions and comments can be made during tonight’s program by either calling 462-5000 on O‘ahu or 800-238-4847 on the neighbor islands, email at insights@pbshawaii.org, linking to PBS Hawaii’s Facebook page, or using the hashtag #pbsinsights on Twitter.

As a mark of respect for former state Rep. Dennis R. Yamada, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawaiʻi shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard, from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 8, 2020. Yamada died on April 12 at the age of 75. He served six terms as the state representative from Kauaʻi, starting in 1970 through 1982. Yamada was chair of the House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee from 1972 through 1978, and chair of the House Judiciary Committee from 1978 through 1980. In addition, he served as House Majority Leader from 1980 through 1982. Flags will fly at half-staff tomorrow, Friday, May 8, 2020, to honor Yamada on the day of his memorial service.

The City and County of Honolulu is pleased to announce it is supporting more drive-thru COVID-19 testing. Testing will be made available to those without insurance. On Friday, May 8, Kalihi Kai Urgent Care will conduct testing at ʻEwa Beach Community Park. Testing will be from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Tuesday, May 12, Transformation Health Network will conduct testing in the parking lot at Kalihi Union Church, 2214 North King Street from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Entry will be from the driveway on Umi Street. Walk-up individuals are welcome also. Participants should follow the posted signs to the test area. All who attend will first be screened for symptoms and asked to provide personal information including insurance if available and contact numbers so results can be made known to them. Quarantine protocol for tested patients follows the State Department of Health recommendations. To view the guidelines, head here. For more information on the testing run by Kalihi Kai Urgent Care, call 841-2273. For information on the testing with Transformation Health Network, call 854-3566.

The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services (DTS) will be receiving award funding from the Federal Transit Administration through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act provides emergency appropriations to support agency operations related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds are helping eligible transit agencies nationwide in providing operating assistance to maintain transit services. The City was awarded $90,815,591 in Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula funds, which will be used to maintain operations and levels of service into next year on the road to recovery from COVID-19. This money will directly support the City's current transit service operations, TheBus and TheHandi-Van. DTS strives to keep riders and the public safe and mobile while providing high-quality transit services as we work through the Coronavirus pandemic towards economic recovery.

As low risk businesses prepare to reopen across the State, the Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be resuming special use lane operations for congestion mitigation. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, HDOT suspended special use lane operations, including contraflow lanes such as the Zipper lane, on March 25. Special use lane operations on O'ahu and Hawai'i Island will resume Thursday, May 7. The Kuhio Highway Contraflow on Kaua'i is planned to resume Monday, May 11 at the latest after temporary work is completed at the mauka Wailua Bridge. A list of these lanes statewide and hours of operation can be found at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/special-use-lanes/ or on the list below. O'ahu H-1 Eastbound Zip lane (HOV) from Managers Drive to Keehi Nimitz Highway Eastbound HOV/contraflow lane Keehi to Industrial Parkway H-1 Eastbound HOV lane from Waiawa to Keehi H-1 Westbound HOV lane from Keehi to Waiawa H-1 Eastbound shoulder express lane/HOV lane Pearl Harbor to Keehi H-2 Southbound HOV lane Mililani to Waiawa H-2 Northbound HOV lane Waiawa to Mililani H-201 Moanalua Freeway HOV lane Halawa to Puuloa Kalanianaole Highway Westbound contraflow/HOV lane West Halemaumau Street to Ainakoa Avenue Kahekili Highway Southbound contraflow West Hui Iwa Street to Haiku Road H-1 Eastbound shoulder express lane Waiawa to Halawa H-1 Westbound shoulder express lane Halawa to Waimalu H-1 Eastbound shoulder express lane Kualakai Parkway to Exit 5 Farrington Highway Westbound contraflow Piliokahi Avenue to Nanaikeola Street Third lane on Oahu on Farrington Highway at Maipalaoa Bridge (operations continued through March 25 to provide needed capacity) The coning off to create a right turn only to Punchbowl Street from eastbound Vineyard Boulevard for safety during the morning rush, although not a traditional special use lane, will resume Evening, weekday closure of Piikoi Onramp to the H-1 eastbound (will resume for safety when traffic volumes return to within 20% of typical volumes) Hawai'i Island Route130, Keaau-Pahoa Road northbound (Contraflow) from Shower Drive to Kaloli Drive Kaua'i Kuhio Highway from Kapule Highway to Kapaa Temporary Bypass Road – Tentatively reopening Monday, May 11, may reopen sooner if temporary work is completed at mauka Wailua Bridge. Please note that there are some special use lanes operated by the City and County of Honolulu, this resumption applies to State-operated lanes only. HDOT also continues to monitor traffic and will continue to approve extended hours for closures so long as the traffic volumes remain under 20-25% of typical volumes. The data is updated on Mondays at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/covid-19-traffic-volume-comparison/ with the quality checked data from Wednesday the week before. HDOT thanks the public and our partners for their cooperation and support during the emergency period for COVID-19.

In consideration of Governor Ige allowing the reopening of low risk businesses that take necessary precautions, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is coordinating the reopening of stations for Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspections (PMVI or Safety Checks) starting Friday, May 15. The safety check waiver announced on April 30 will not be changed to allow PMVI stations, Counties, and the public enough time to conduct and process safety checks. The waiver announced previously was: Safety check certificates and stickers expiring on or before May 31, 2020, will remain valid until August 31, 2020. All other safety checks that expire in 2020 will be valid for an additional 3 months after the 2020 expiration date. The safety check extension does not impact the validity of the motor vehicle registration. The motor vehicle registration must still be unexpired to be valid. County motor vehicle registration offices are accepting renewals through a variety of methods, including mail, kiosk (where available), and online. The County of Kaua‘i has announced the reopening of its Department of Motor Vehicles by appointment beginning May 18 (link to their announcement here). PMVI stations are required to follow the guidelines outlined below: Open with health and safety precautions for employees and customers, including physical distancing of 6-feet or greater, enhanced sanitation measures and appropriate PPE Facilities should frequently conduct thorough and detailed cleaning and disinfecting with focus on high-touch areas (e.g., door handles) Customers should be accepted by appointment only PMVI stations should limit the number of employees in the facility at one time to allow for safe physical distancing practices Train all employees on the importance of frequent handwashing with soap and water, the use of hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content, and give them clear instruction to avoid touching hands to face Employees should be given frequent opportunities to wash their hands Employees who develop symptoms of COVID-19 at work should be dismissed as soon as possible to self-isolate at home or seek medical attention as appropriate Anyone visibly displaying symptoms of COVID-19 should not be allowed in the facility Mitigation Resources: OSHA, CDC, CDC-Cleaning & Disinfecting Facilities, CDC Small Business guidance. As we all work together on COVID-19 recovery, HDOT thanks our partners and the public for their cooperation and patience.