Come Monday, vaccine card or COVID test will be required to enter a long list of places

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Starting Monday, a long list of Oahu businesses (from restaurants to gyms) and public facilities will ask for your vaccination record or proof of a negative COVID test.

Here’s what you need to know:

Which businesses in Oahu will start asking for vaccination cards or COVID tests?

The city’s Safe Access Oahu program applies to:

Restaurants and bars (take-out is exempt)
Gyms and fitness facilities, including dance and yoga studios
Bowling alleys, arcades and billiard rooms
Movie theater
Museums
Indoor spaces in botanical gardens, zoos, or other attractions

Should I take my vaccination card with me?

If you are vaccinated, you must justify it either by:

Present your physical vaccination record
Show a photo or digital copy of your vaccination card
Or using the state’s new Hawaii SMART Card app

Are children subject to the order?

The Safe Access Oahu program applies to anyone 12 years of age and over.

Children under 12 are exempt because they are not yet eligible to be vaccinated.

What if I am not vaccinated?

If you are not vaccinated, you will need to show proof of a negative COVID test result taken within the past 48 hours. The same goes for any member of your party.

Which public facilities will need vaccination cards or negative tests?

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

The rule applies to anyone who comes into contact with a government employee. Those who make deliveries or deposits and leave within 10 minutes will not have to comply.

The state facilities covered by the ordinance include public schools, libraries and the state capitol building.

Students in public schools are exempt from the ordinance. Facilities exempted from the order include:

Airports
Correctional centers
Courts
Beach parks or other outdoor recreation areas

Do other countries also require proof of vaccination?

Maui County announced its own vaccine or testing program, which is expected to take effect Wednesday. More details on the Maui County program can be found here.

Hawaii County says it is unlikely to go ahead with a so-called “vaccine pass,” while Kauai says it is considering Oahu’s program to determine if a similar program would make sense for the island.

This story will be updated.

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