#Maui mask mandate

BREAKING: Mayor repealing Maui County Public Health Emergency Rules, effective March 1, 2022

All of Maui County’s Public Health Emergency Rules are being repealed, effective March 1, 2022, according to an announcement by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino this afternoon.

CDC updates masking guidelines, lists Maui in the ‘mediumʻ COVID-19 Community Level

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released updated masking guidelines today and unveiled a new COVID-19 Community Level tool to help communities decide on what prevention steps to take based on the latest data.

Maui Police Department to Continue Mask Mandate Enforcement

The Maui Police Department today issued a statement saying the officers will continue enforcement of the mandatory mask mandate throughout the county as outlined in Maui Mayor Michael Victorino’s Public Health Emergency Rules.

Three People Arrested on Maui in Separate Incidents for Alleged Violations of COVID-19 Rules

The incidents involved: a Pennsylvania man who allegedly refused to wear a face mask; an Oʻahu man who did not have a negative pre-travel test or secured lodging in which to complete the state’s mandatory 10-day travel quarantine; and a California man with an outstanding warrant who is accused of violating the state’s rules and orders related to quarantine.

Letters: What do Maui residents have on their minds this week? Read to find out.

This week’s letters include opinions about the slower speed limit of Pi’ilani Highway, the need for a pedestrian bridge for the new Kihei High School, mask mandate viewed as too draconian, night closure of Kala Road and beautification of Maui.