Effective Wednesday, May 25, face masks are once again required indoors across the University of Hawaiʻi System, except when working alone or separated from others by 6 feet or more. Restoration of this practice, consistent with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, was recommended by UH medical and public health experts and the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health and affirmed by UH leadership.

1. Kalākaua Lab will be open for students to study, socialize, meet w/peer mentors as well as Kīpuka-hosted activities. Since the lab is considered a “shared/instructional space,” students and staff will be required to wear a mask in the lab. The space will be arranged for safe seating with a capacity not to exceed 20.
2. New signage will be posted to inform students, staff and others that they can enter our offices and should be prepared to wear a mask when entering.
3. Outdoors areas which includes the Courtyard and Mauna Lānai will continue to be open for use. Masks are not required. The maximum capacity for the Lānai is 25 and 35 in the courtyard.
4. Kipuka-made COVID signage will be removing or updated by our staff to comply with the current guidelines. UH Hilo-made COVID signage will be removed or updated by UH Hilo staff (unless we are asked to assist) to comply with current guidelines.