Hawaii has a large number of big and often overcrowded households, complicating COVID-19 social distancing efforts.

Social contact can spread the virus but also protect communities during crises, so we rely on imperfect social media.

The state says that, despite overcrowding, there will be room to isolate sick inmates.

Some more rural Hawaii hospitals say their normal vendors are rationing supplies.

Hawaii’s lieutenant governor said he and the governor talked about working more closely together on the coronavirus crisis.

The CDC says park bathrooms should be open 24 hours a day. Honolulu still isn’t following those guidelines.

DOE officials acknowledge meal shortages at some sites. New sites will help alleviate that, they said.

With roads clear of heavy traffic, many contraflow lanes on Oahu will be suspended during the COVID-19 crisis, too.

Supplies are dropping and hospitals are conserving blood as much as possible. But health officials say it’s still safe to give blood.