Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that Gov. David Ige approved Maui County’s updated Public Health Emergency Rules to allow most businesses and services to reopen starting Monday, June 1.
“We are reopening Maui County cautiously and safely,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “While new COVID-19 cases continue to remain low, everyone needs to do their part to follow social distancing and sanitization practices, so we can maintain the good position we’re in today.”
The updated rules are available on the County of Maui’s website at MauiCounty.gov. It contains health and safety modifications that businesses need to follow to reopen and operate.
In-person religious services will be allowed to resume on Friday, May 29, with health and safety modifications.
Most businesses will be allowed to reopen Monday, June 1, under the County’s health and safety guidelines. Businesses would also need to follow modifications in State law and the Governor’s rules.
This includes:
Restaurants and other food establishments, including in-service dining (*originally reopening June 5)
Fitness and recreational facilities
Tattoo parlors
Aestheticians
Massage therapists
Other personal services
What will remain CLOSED:
Bars
Nightclubs
Theaters
Public Gathering Venues
Banquet Halls
County Community Centers
County Gymnasiums
All County parks and beach parks plan to reopen starting June 1. However, individual park reopening dates are subject to change.
Waiale Park will remain closed to accommodate the temporary emergency shelters.
The following public gathering areas will REOPEN:
Clubhouses
Dog parks
Playgrounds
Skate parks
The following County pools will REOPEN (with modifications):
Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool
Kihei Aquatic Center
Lahaina Aquatic Center
Upcountry Pool
Cooke Memorial Pool
The following County pools will remain CLOSED:
Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool
Wailuku Pool at Wells Park
Kokua Pool (closed for renovation)
Activities that are still NOT allowed:
NO gatherings of more than 10 people
NO community events or large gatherings
NO organized or contact sports on County parks and beach parks
NO commercial activities on County parks and beach parks
NO camping or use of any grills on County parks and beach parks