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It will apply for all dates of service (admissions) from April 1 through May 31, 2020, unless superseded by government action or extended by Kaiser Permanente.