Come Monday, you will need a vaccination card or a COVID test to access a long list of places

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow): Starting Monday, a long list of Oahu companies (from restaurants to gyms) and state facilities will ask you for your immunization card or a negative COVID test.

Here’s what you need to know:

Which Oahu companies will start ordering vaccine cards or COVID testing?

The city’s Oahu secure access program applies to:

  • Restaurants and bars (free takeaway)
  • Gyms and gymnasium, including dance and yoga studios
  • Bowling alleys, arcades and billiard rooms
  • Cinemas
  • Museums
  • Indoor spaces of botanical gardens, zoos or other places of interest
Will I have to bring my vaccination card?

If you are vaccinated, you must prove it by:

  • Showing the physical vaccination card
  • A photo or digital copy of the vaccine card is displayed
  • Or, use the state’s new Hawaii SMART Card app
Are children subject to order?

The Oahu Safe Access program applies to anyone 12 years of age or older.

Children under 12 are exempt because they are not yet eligible for vaccination.

What if I am not vaccinated?

If you are not vaccinated, you must show that a negative COVID test result has been obtained in the last 48 hours. The same applies to any member of your party.

Which state facilities will need vaccine cards or negative tests?

On Thursday, the governor announced that state facilities will also begin requiring vaccination tests or negative COVID tests.

The rule applies to anyone who comes in contact with a state employee. Those who make deliveries or returns and leave within ten minutes will not be required to comply.

State facilities subject to the order include public schools, libraries, and the State Capitol building.

Public school students are exempt from the order. Order-free facilities include:

  • Airports
  • Correctional centers
  • Courts
  • Beach parks or other outdoor recreational areas
Are there other counties that also require vaccination testing?

Maui County has announced its own vaccination or testing program, which is scheduled to go into effect Wednesday. You can get more details about the Maui County program here.

Hawaii County says it is unlikely to move forward with the so-called “vaccine pass,” while Kauai says it is looking at Oahu’s program to determine if another similar one would make sense for the island.

This story will be updated.

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