By HANNAH BLEAU
Hawaii stands as the final state with a mask mandate, over two years after the start of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.
Every other state in the country has announced plans ending their respective mask mandates months ahead of the midterm election — suspicious timing, according to key conservative figures who have long fought against such restrictions. Even Gov. John Carney (D) of President Biden’s Delaware announced the end of the statewide mask mandate as others made similar announcements — including California and New York — and others went beyond, lifting statewide mask mandates in schools as well.
However, Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) has not followed suit.
“I am working with the Department of Health to determine when the time is right for Hawaii to lift the indoor mask mandate,” he told KITV, asserting that the mask mandate has “proven successful” in the state…




