Is it safe to travel to Hawaii? Latest coronavirus advice on cases and flights
HAWAII is taking more precautions after 600 people in the state tested positive for the coronavirus.
The capital city of Honolulu issued a shelter-in-place and work-in-place order that went into effect on March 23.
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A former Miss Hawaii, who tested positive and believes she was infected in New York City, is urging the state to take more exhaustive measures.
“While I was initially shocked about my test result, my shock has become deep concern for our state," Jeanne Kapela wrote on Facebook.
"Now is the time to band together in common cause to prevent the spread of this illness on our shores."
There have been 15 fatalities from the virus.
Is it safe to travel to Hawaii?
Visitors and returning residents face a required 14-day quarantine that will be in effect until May 31.
However, the state stopped short of a complete shut down at this point, according to .
The Hawaii Tourism Authority said on March 11 that the "visitor industry continues to maintain the highest standards for sanitation."
Hawaii "has taken additional steps to enhance its efforts at hotels, attractions, restaurants and other public spaces across the Hawaiian Islands to prevent the spread of infectious diseases amongst residents and visitors.
"The industry is also taking proactive steps to educate its workforce to continue practicing good hygiene at home and on the job.
"Travelers are reminded to do the same while visiting through a series of informational videos being played at baggage claim areas in all state airports."
Travelers are encouraged to wait out the outbreak before .
What's the latest information on cases and flights?
Because of the current pandemic, airlines have been reducing flights to Hawaii, in line with a drop in passenger demand.
The first Hawaii case was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise ship, who became ill after returning home to Honolulu.
The said that many private schools in Hawaii have canceled mainland and international travel "for the rest of the academic year" because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Iolani School, for example, told parents: "We must be committed to maintaining the health and safety of our students.
"As you know, the travel situation around the world is in a state of unknown."
