March 19: the Hawaii Department of Transportation stated that passengers from cruise ships would not be allowed to disembark in Hawaii.[14] The same day, Honolulu City Mayor Kirk Caldwell announced efforts to curb the spread of the virus, including the closures of parks and a 15-day ban on dining in at restaurants and bars. However, it was also announced that there were no plans to put a curfew in place.[15] Similar measures were announced by Mayor Michael Victorino for Maui County, effective from March 20 until May 3.