More than 72% of Hawaii residents older than 18 have had at least one vaccine dose, the highest percentage in the country, Green said during a livestreamed interview Monday.
“Number one, the state of Hawaii will have reached herd immunity by then.
Currently, the state allows people to be unmasked while outside, but only if they maintain 6 feet of distance from other people.
With a sharp influx of tourists to the state expected this year, Green said he does not approve of a bill before the governor that would significantly cut funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
“We need them to be well informed and know what’s safe in Hawaii.