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The Latest: Hawaii drops mask mandate for people outdoors

HONOLULU — Hawaii is no longer requiring people to wear face masks outdoors as the number of coronavirus cases drops and more people get vaccinated. Gov. David Ige said Tuesday that he will maintain a requirement that people wear masks indoors, whether or not someone is vaccinated. He also says he will encourage people who… Read More: The Latest: Hawaii drops mask mandate for people outdoors »

COVID-19 Testing Drops, Still Essential, Experts Say

March 5, 2021 — A recent decrease in the number of Americans seeking testing for COVID-19 has experts on alert. Accurate and timely testing remains critical for treating and isolating individuals with COVID-19 infection, they stress. Widespread testing also allows for tracking the spread of the virus and any variants of concern as they arise.… Read More: COVID-19 Testing Drops, Still Essential, Experts Say »