Closures and Cancellations from COVID-19

[randomq]

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Originally posted by EightFingers

Does all this apply to protests too?

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The protesters requested no one visit the protest site while the virus is about. So they do believe in science, when it benefits them personally.

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

The protesters requested no one visit the protest site while the virus is about.

Additionally they have their own medical center, presumably without test kits:
The camp remains under the watch and care of the Mauna Medic and Healers Hui under the direction of Dr. Kalama N#299;heu.
https://www.puuhuluhulu.com/

[TomK]

The Star-Advertiser has a web page listing events that are being canceled in the state. It's updated regularly.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/03/1...ronavirus/

[twofeet]

The Star Advertiser is saying several of farmers markets are closing on Oahu. Are there any backup plans for getting produce to people if this island's farmers markets close?

[ironyak]

The protesters requested no one visit the protest site while the virus is about.

Good on them - some get it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPr3yvkHYsE

[Punatic007]

In some ways this is a good wake up call for living hand to mouth. We should always have some vege plants, fruit and nut trees in the yard even if it's a rental, no excuse to landlords for not planting. I've got hundreds including at rentals and it's just a hobby. Moringa grows quite well in Hawaii, hard to get rid of, Chaya is like a weed too, coconuts are great and a fishing pole or two can come in real handy.

[randomq]

Yeah, we were growing purple sweet potatoes just to try it out, now we'll be harvesting and replanting like "The Martian"!

Good point on the Farmer's Market customers though; maybe the time is ripe for a subscription service where produce can be dropped off at people's gates for a fee.

[ironyak]

Delivery makes sense just has some issues involved given our large area and rural "roads."

Maybe easier to do grab-and-go sets at a fixed location (preferably prepaid online/phone). Just drive up, use license plate to identify the order, roll down back window, toss items in car, next... Distributors would ideally need PPE though like the drive-up testing centers.

[TomK]

I was surprised the Big Island International Marathon went ahead this last weekend in Hilo.

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/202...al-flavor/

[HereOnThePrimalEdge]

Hilo Farmers Market remains open, while Makuu Farmers Market, a popular Sunday-only market near Pahoa, is closing until further notice.

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/202...employees/

Hours & services (take out, etc) for a number of Hilo restaurants are included in the article too.