Hawaii Restaurant Association Chairman Greg Maples and Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization Director Amy Asselbaye joined us today to discuss the new Safe Access Oahu program aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.

Under the program, people on Oahu will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within the past 48 hours to enter restaurants, bars, indoor gym facilities, entertainment and recreational settings beginning Sept. 13.⁠

Spotlight Hawaii is a a series from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that shines a spotlight on issues affecting our islands.

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Spotlight Hawaii, which shines a light on issues affecting Hawaii, airs live 10:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s Facebook page. Join Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Yunji de Nies this month for a conversation with guests. Click here to watch previous conversations and to view the rest of this month’s schedule.