Waikiki hotel assists those in need of COVID-19 isolation
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A media tour of the Pearl Hotel Waikiki was hosted by the Department of Health on Thursday. The 130-room hotel is being used as a quarantine and isolation center in partnership with the DOH which manages the program. Pictured is Amber Gomes carrying a food delivery to a room.
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The living area of a two-bedroom suite.
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Members of the media exit a van used for patient transport to the hotel.
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One of the bedrooms in a two-bedroom suite.
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Patient transport driver Randy Puaatuua was clad in full PPE on Thursday. Puaatuua said he quickly lost four pounds of body weight from the profuse sweating induced while wearing the protective gear.
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This living area of a two-bedroom suite can accommodate a family of six if needed. The hotel was utilized due to its ability to house individuals as well as family groups.
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The living area and lanai of a two-bedroom suite can accommodate a family of six if needed. The hotel was utilized due to its ability to house individuals as well as family groups.
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Pearl Hotel Waikiki l is being used as a quarantine and isolation center in partnership with the DOH.
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A bedroom view from the Pearl Hotel Waikiki shows the close proximity to The Palms condominium next door. Residents of the condo have cited concerns over the hotel being used as an isolation and quarantine center for individuals and families who have COVID-19.
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Media members received temperature scans before the tour.
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