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Fewer tourists in Waikiki during coronavirus scare

By Bruce Asato

March 16, 2020

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The scene at Kuhio Beach shows the scarcity of beachgoers, exacerbated by the inclement weather on Monday. If Americans follow recommendations issued by the White House Monday to halt the spread of COVID-19, Hawaii’s declining visitor industry will shrink even more over the next 15 days. The recommendations urge Americans not to gather in groups of more than 10 people and to avoid discretionary travel.
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A pedestrian passes a window display in the International Market Place on Monday.
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Beachgoers walk at Kuhio Beach on Monday.
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The scene on a Kalakaua Avenue sidewalk in Waikiki with less than the usual amount of visitors. The inclement weather also kept visitors off the sidewalks on Monday.
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There were fewer beachgoers on Monday in Waikiki.
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Street performer Eugene Kwak prepares for Monday evening's performance. He says with fewer visitors out and about, it takes a longer amount of time for him to generate an audience for his sidewalk dance show.
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A lone pedestrian crosses Kalakaua Avenue at Kaiulani Avenue in Waikiki on Monday.
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Kuhio Beach was empty on Monday in Waikiki.
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The scene on a Kalakaua Avenue sidewalk in Waikiki with less than the usual amount of visitors. The inclement weather also kept visitors off the sidewalks on Monday.
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The scene along a Kalakaua Avenue sidewalk fronting the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki on Monday.
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The scene along a Kalakaua Avenue sidewalk fronting the Cheesecake Factory in the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki.
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The scene at Kuhio Beach shows the scarcity of beachgoers, exacerbated by the inclement weather on Monday.
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The scene along a Kalakaua Avenue sidewalk fronting the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki shows smaller groups of visitors than the usual, exacerbated by the inclement weather.
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