(AP) — The University of Hawaiʻi has updated its COVID-19 guidelines to continue requiring face coverings in some indoor settings, even after the state lifts its mask mandate. As of March 26, the public university system will continue requiring face masks in classrooms, shared labs and other tightly confined educational spaces. March 26 is also when Hawaiʻi’s indoor mask mandate goes away. The university says face masks won’t be required in some situations including common areas such as bathrooms and lobbies, eateries, libraries and bookstores. The guidelines will remain at least through the spring semester.

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