Hawaii-Style Coronavirus Response

"One of the most prominent public officials in Hawaii with medical expertise on the coronavirus has been ostracized by the Ige administration.

"Several sources with direct knowledge of the state’s response to COVID-19 say Gov. David Ige has ordered his Cabinet officials and others to not consult Lt. Gov. Josh Green, who is a medical doctor.

"He has also been told to leave press conferences involving the governor and the Hawaii Department of Health.

"The governor’s directive has perplexed people familiar with the severity of the coronavirus crisis, which on Wednesday tallied 90 cases including one death in the islands."

https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/03/hawaii-lt-gov-josh-green-banned-from-states-virus-response-effort/