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Big changes coming Dec. 1 for Hawaii's COVID-19 restrictions

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HONOLLU (KITV4) -- Governor David Ige announced major changes on Tuesday to COVID-19 restrictions are coming to the state, starting December 1. One of the biggest modifications the Governor announced is social distancing requirements can be eliminated at businesses.

Hawaii is giving power back to the counties to decide their own emergency protocols, Gov. David Ige announced in a press conference on Tuesday.

The Governor said he's confident about his decision because the state's hospitalization and COVID-19 infection rates are stable as we head into the holiday season.

Hawaii is giving power back to the counties to decide their own emergency protocols, Gov. David Ige announced in a press conference on Tuesday.

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Matthew has been the digital content manager for KITV4 since September 2021. Matthew is a prolific writer, editor, and self-described "newsie" who's worked in television markets in Oklahoma, California, and Hawaii.

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