Gov. David Ige speaks to reporters at the state Department of Health's laboratory in Pearl City, Hawaii on March 3. Audrey McAvoy/AP

A US state heavily dependent on tourism dollars is making the extraordinary request for visitors to stay away due to the coronavirus.

Speaking at a news conference in Honolulu on Tuesday, Hawaii Gov. David Ige said, “I am strongly encouraging our guests to postpone their vacations for at least the next 30 days and reschedule it for a later date.”

Ige said additional steps are coming, as they will screen all passengers disembarking from cruise ships starting Friday. Physicians will check the temperature of each passenger and conduct interviews about their health. Ige said they intend to do the same screenings for airport arrivals as soon as possible.

The state is banning table service at restaurants, and the governor said all bars and clubs will be closed. Additionally, all gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, including worship services.