Living & Working Safely

Everyday Prevention

Take precautions to stay safe and prepared. Practice these healthy habits to keep your ‘ohana and community safe.

Safe Gatherings

Physical distance doesn’t have to mean social isolation—you can gather with friends, family, and co-workers…as long as you do it safely. Follow the simple guidance below to keep you and your ‘ohana safe, and keep Hawai‘i on the path to reopening.

School Guidance

Designed to maintain safe school environments, the Guidance for Schools provides multiple mitigation strategies that are layered, flexible, and aligned with CDC guidance.

Workplace Guidance

Get info for your industry or workplace. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is working closely with federal, state, county and private agencies, regional public health partners, hospitals and the healthcare community to maintain safe environments in our workplaces, schools and commercial establishments.

Face Mask Guidance

Who, when and how? Wearing a mask, or cloth face covering, can slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting the release of virus into the air. When you wear a mask, it shows you care about the health of others.