(AP) — Honolulu will begin allowing a limited number of fans at University of Hawaiʻi football games as it begins to ease restrictions protecting the community from COVID-19. The governor and the mayor say they’re relaxing rules for outdoor entertainment venues as vaccination rates rise and case counts, test positivity rates and number of hospitalized patients all drop. Starting Oct. 13, outdoor venues may have up to 1,000 attendees or up to 50% of their full capacity _ whichever is smaller. Attendees will need to be vaccinated, wear masks and maintain physical distance. Restrictions on indoor entertainment, outdoor weddings, golf tournaments and road races will be eased.

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