Hawaii has among the lowest COVID-19 infection and mortality rates in the U.S. As cases rose in March, Gov. Every other U.S. state and territory, including the islands of Guam and Puerto Rico, have the virus. Hawaii became the first state to require travelers to quarantine, and others have followed, though enforcement has been spotty. Travelers must give Hawaii airport officials an address they will go for quarantine, which is verified, and their cellphone number. And he said partnering with places like New Zealand and Australia, which also have low infection rates, could slowly rebuild tourism with countries known to be safe.

Source: ABC News May 04, 2020 04:30 UTC