Some U.S. universities, schools reimposing indoor mask mandates: report

NEW YORK, May 27 (Xinhua) -- As coronavirus cases have increased across the United States, some universities and public school systems have reimposed indoor mask mandates on their campuses, a sign that while the academic year may be coming to a close, the pandemic is still not, reported The New York Times on Wednesday.

The University of Hawaii's mandate was expanded on Wednesday on its 10 campuses, requiring masks in all indoor spaces except when working alone or where social distancing is possible. The university said it took the action because nearly the whole state was now in the high-risk category for community transmission under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.