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The video discusses Hawaii's new policy allowing travelers to skip quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arrival, starting October 15th. Tests will be conducted by CVS and Kaiser Permanente. The University of Virginia is quarantining a residence hall after detecting COVID-19 cases, requiring students to stay in their rooms until test results are available. Positive cases will move to isolation, and close contacts to quarantine rooms. The video concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News.

What is the new travel policy in Hawaii starting October 15th?

• Travelers must quarantine for 7 days and then test negative.

• Travelers must quarantine for 14 days regardless of test results.

• Travelers can skip quarantine if they test negative within 72 hours of arrival.

• All travelers will be tested at the airport upon arrival.

Who will conduct COVID-19 tests for travelers to Hawaii?

• CVS and Kaiser Permanente

• Local hospitals in Hawaii

• The Hawaii Department of Health

• Airports in Hawaii

What prompted the University of Virginia to quarantine an entire residence hall?

• A rise in cases across the entire campus

• A directive from the state governor

• Five COVID-19 cases discovered in the building

• A single positive COVID-19 case

What must students in the quarantined residence hall at UVA do while waiting for test results?

• Move to a different residence hall

• Attend classes as usual

• Stay in their rooms except for essential activities

• Leave the campus immediately

What is the total number of COVID-19 cases reported by UVA?

• 378 cases

• 188 cases

• 5 cases

• 72 cases