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VIDEO: Gov. David Ige explains decision to allow florists to begin operations May 1

Gov. David Ige made a short livestreamed announcement this afternoon that he will allow florists to resume business on May 1 amid the coronavirus outbreak in Hawaii.

A news release stipulates that such openings will be “as long as they can do so in a way that is safe for employees and customers.”

Conversations on the subject were held in the afternoon among the various county mayors, according to Ige.

The local floral industry recently experienced confusion on the matter.

Watch the livestream video above.

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Editor’s Note: This story is developing and will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.

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