Hundreds of potential patients across Hawai‘i are asking how they can become certified to purchase medicinal marijuana while the state rests under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic. The answer is — they can't. 

A couple in Hilo is putting together free meals and making free facemasks for anyone in need throughout the community.

On Saturday, 683 people arrived in Hawai‘i, up by 55 from Friday arrivals.

A total of 21 people statewide have required hospitalization due to coronavirus infection. Four people have died. 

It will apply for all dates of service (admissions) from April 1 through May 31, 2020, unless superseded by government action or extended by Kaiser Permanente.

A dozen agencies and individuals will explain a wide variety of support programs for small businesses and nonprofits.

Unlimited viewing of Kanopy films and series is available to all HSPLS library patrons until April 30, 2020.

Police report all roads are open at this time and advise that driving conditions are poor because of occasionally heavy downpours.

As of Saturday, 19 people had been hospitalized due to the virus, including one new patient overnight. To date, 82 people have been released from isolation, including four in the last 24 hours.  

Masks are primarily considered an infection source control measure, designed to keep sick people from spreading their germs.