#when will maui reopen

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today, the mayor spoke with Ed Kanoi and Charly Espina-Takahama of 99.9 KISS FM on Maui, and shared his condolences on the passing of Hawaiian music icon Willie K, and Maui’s transition to the governor’s latest 8th Supplemental Emergency Proclamation.

Today, Mayor Victorino spoke with Kawika-Veeka of HI92 FM Maui, and shared his thoughts on: the Maui Fair vs Made in Maui County Festival; CARES Act Allocation ($6M); Early Retail Assessment; DMV Open Today; and Weekend Park Openings.

Maui will allow passive recreation at Maui Beaches effective Saturday, May 16th for a trial period of two weeks (May 16 to 30). This is on a temporary basis only and will be reassessed.

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today, the Mayor spoke with Shane Kahalehau of KPOA 93.5 FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on the progress of the phased reopening of businesses in Maui County.

Today, the Mayor shared his thoughts on trans-Pacific flights, contact tracing and modifications to testing going forward.  “We’re looking at starting up blood draw for blood pathogens, anti-bodies, and to find out quicker if someone is infected… turning attention to blood draw to improve numbers and turn-around time,” said Mayor Victorino. 

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is providing updates on Pacific Media Group’s network of Maui stations as the County continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Today, the Mayor spoke with Shane Kahalehau of KPOA 93.5 FM on Maui, and shared his thoughts on May Day, graduations, the economy, phase reopening of businesses, dental hygiene business updates and more. 

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino provided a glimpse into the thought process for reopening businesses on Maui saying, “Public health has to be the priority… followed by community–that our communities open up with some resiliency… and of course the economic part… That is the triangle that needs to be put together.”

“This will be a defining week for us,” said Mayor Victorino.  “The last two weeks have set the tone… I’m looking at opening parks and I’ll probably be announcing that tomorrow, depending on if the governor approves it or not.”

When asked when Maui will reopen, Mayor Victorino said, “It’s based on health issues as well as timetables… How are we doing as far as the outbreak is concerned? Do we have enough masks… There are some services that have been deemed unessential, that now become essential… we’re looking at all of these different aspects… Overall, I feel it should be in the not-too-distant future.”