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I' <br />� N <br />a <br />DAVID Y. IGE <br />[091Tl_ IDMOU <br />Governor Ige announces state actions to slow the spread of <br />COVID-19 <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br />March 17, 2019 <br />HONOLULU — Gov. David Y. Ige announced today state actions to slow the spread <br />of COVID-19. <br />"The actions I'm announcing today may seem extreme to some of you, and we <br />know that it will have negative effects to our economy. But we are confident that <br />taking aggressive actions now will allow us to have a quicker recovery when this <br />crisis is over," said Gov. Ige. <br />Gov. Ige strongly encouraged our visitors to postpone their vacations for at least <br />the next 30 -days and reschedule for a later date. <br />Effective this Friday (March 20), screening of all passengers disembarking cruise <br />ships will be screened. Our airports are working on implementation plans for <br />screening arriving visitors <br />Gov. Ige is directing the following: <br />• Limit social gatherings to groups of 10 people or less to follow Centers for <br />Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. <br />Close bars and clubs. <br />• Close restaurants or provide drive-thru, take out, pick-up, or delivery. <br />• Close theatres, entertainment centers and visitor attractions. <br />• Avoid any discretionary travel. <br />• Suspend services and activities in places of worship. <br />