Ige eases mask mandate; face coverings no longer required outdoors

Courtesy photo Hawaii Island Mayor Mitch Roth discusses the state’s decision to remove mask mandates outdoors and reopen ocean sports competitions on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Courtesy photo Gov. Ige announces the state’s decision to remove mask mandates outdoors and reopen ocean sports competitions on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A man cycles through Liliuokalani Park and Gardens while wearing a mask in Hilo on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald A woman walks down Mamo Street while wearing a mask in Hilo on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Kelsey Walling/Tribune-Herald Lt. Gov. Josh Green goes over COVID-19 case counts in the state on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

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Masks are no longer required outdoors after Gov. David Ige announced several changes to COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday.