Parole

The “lockdown” officially ended at midnight, although there is little observable change. So, no real freedom, just parole. No news coverage either. The only concern appears to be the unhindered opening of the floodgates of tourism regardless of any safeguards against “super-duper corona.”

Workouts at the gym are now in stasis given the one-hour limitation. No gains are expected at this point in time. The muscle groups have been firming up, though, and the sagging has been reversed.

Reliable sources have indicated that Planet Fitness® at Ala Moana Center does not require appointments. There’s no time limit for workouts, and the showers are available. That gym is fairly desolate, too, because members are afraid to return.

Addendum: From what can be ascertained, there should be over 100,000 tourists here by August 14th. The government “duffers” are now looking at deploying a modified version of an “app” that is currently being used to track local SARS-CoV-2 patients. The modified “app” will supposedly track all tourists who were not tested for “super-duper corona” prior to arrival and will be subject to the 14-day quarantine. However, the capacity of the tracking system is severely limited. So, in other words, the tourists will be free to come and go as they please.

Update: A city bus driver, who tested positive for “super-duper corona,” admitted to working five full days while illin’. There has been no follow-up in the local media. Even other bus drivers have no knowledge of the person’s identity. That should be a clue concerning how “super-duper corona” will be managed once the floodgates of tourism open ... don’t ask, don’t tell.