Hawaii - DOH confirms 264 cases of locally-acquired dengue fever to date

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/3...m-the-outbreak


7 new cases of dengue fever confirmed, as health officials continue efforts to stem the outbreak
Posted: Nov 18, 2015 5:21 PM EST
Updated: Nov 18, 2015 5:21 PM EST
By Chelsea Davis

HILO, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) -

Seven new cases of dengue fever have been confirmed on Hawaii Island, bringing the total number of people who have gotten sick in the outbreak to 72.

Health officials said 62 of the cases are Hawaii Island residents, and 19 are children...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/3...ld-last-months


State says dengue fever outbreak could last for 'months'
Posted: Nov 18, 2015 5:21 PM EST
Updated: Nov 20, 2015 2:29 AM EST
By Chelsea Davis

HILO, BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) -

State health officials said Thursday the dengue fever outbreak could last for months, and renewed their call for residents to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

"We're at the beginning of a marathon," said Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist, at a news conference. "These outbreaks tend to go for months."

Officials said there are 79 confirmed cases of dengue fever; that's up from 72 confirmed Wednesday. Some 68 of the cases are Hawaii Island residents, and 20 are children.

Meanwhile Thursday, the governor and state Health Department officials said the Hawaii National Guard is assisting with outbreak control efforts...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...k-now-88-cases

Dengue outbreak now at 88 cases
Published November 21, 2015 - 1:30am

By BRET YAGER West Hawaii Today

KAILUA-KONA ? Friday was day two of the state Department of Health defending its response to the dengue outbreak on the Big Island, with the agency and Civil Defense working to paint a more complete picture of the steps planned and already taken.

The House Committee on Health and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Health held a joint meeting as the tally of people sickened by the disease reached 88...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/3...ng-total-to-92


4 new dengue fever cases bring total to 92
Posted: Nov 23, 2015 4:31 PM EST
Updated: Nov 23, 2015 4:31 PM EST
By HNN Staff

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -

Officials say there are now 92 confirmed cases of dengue fever on Hawaii Island.

That?s up from 88 on Friday.

Of the 92 cases, 79 are Hawaii Island residents and 22 are children...

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Fever – Hawaii Island Outbreak
Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes can transmit the viruses that cause dengue fever.
Updates and information on current investigation
The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) is investigating a cluster of locally-acquired cases of dengue fever on Hawaii Island. Dengue is not endemic to Hawaii. However, it is intermittently imported from endemic areas by infected travelers. This is the first cluster of locally-acquired dengue fever since the 2011 outbreak on Oahu.
As of November 24, 2015*:

Hawaii Island residents	80
Visitors	13
Confirmed cases, TOTAL	93

Of the confirmed cases, 80 are Hawaii residents and 13 are visitors.
70 cases have been adults; 23 have been children (<18 years of age). Onset of illness has ranged between 9/11/15 – 11/17/15.
As of today, a total of 143 reported potential cases have been excluded based on test results and/or not meeting case criteria.
For a map of potential areas of infection by mosquito for confirmed dengue fever cases, click HERE**. (Updated November 18, 2015)

http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/dengue-outbreak-2015/

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.hawaii247.com/2015/11/25/...hawaii-island/

Confirmed Dengue Fever cases rises to 101 from Hawaii Island
Posted on November 25, 2015.

The State Department of Health continues to work with other state and county agencies on the issue of the Dengue Fever outbreak. As of 10 a.m. today (Nov 25) the Department of Health has reported 101 confirmed cases originating on Hawaii Island. These cases include 88 residents and 13 visitors...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...cases-hold-107


DOH continues dengue testing as cases hold at 107
Published November 28, 2015 - 1:30am
By COLIN M. STEWART Hawaii Tribune-Herald

According to the latest Department of Health numbers, Big Island?s dengue fever total remains at 107.

In all, 93 isle residents and 14 visitors have been confirmed as being infected with the mosquito-borne virus. The onset of symptoms among people infected on the Big Island ranges from Sept. 11-Nov. 18...

[Pathfinder]

CDC team arrives in Hawaii for dengue fever fight

Posted: Nov 30, 2015 9:35 PM CST
Updated: Nov 30, 2015 10:49 PM CST
By Lisa KubotaCONNECT


HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -

A team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was scheduled to arrive in Hawaii on Monday night to help with the response to the dengue fever outbreak on the Big Island.

Lyle Petersen, director of the Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, will evaluate state and county efforts.

Virginia Pressler, director of the state Department of Health, said the in-person assessment will help the state determine if additional measures are needed to stem the dengue fever outbreak.

"We are following best practices, to our knowledge, and with their guidance that we have been all along," she added.

The CDC is also sending an entomologist and an assistant.
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http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/30634801/centers-for-disease-control-team-arrives-in-hawaii-for-dengue-fever-fight

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DENGUE OUTBREAK 2015


Dengue Fever ? Hawaii Island Outbreak
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As of November 30, 2015*:

Hawaii Island residents	98
Visitors	14
Confirmed cases, TOTAL	112

Of the confirmed cases, 98 are Hawaii Island residents and 14 are visitors.
86 cases have been adults; 26 have been children (<18 years of age). Onset of illness has ranged between 9/11/15 ? 11/20/15.
As of today, a total of 262 reported potential cases have been excluded based on test results and/or not meeting case criteria.

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http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/dengue-outbreak-2015/

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.hawaii247.com/2015/12/01/...ght-in-kohala/

Confirmed Dengue Fever cases now 117, info meeting tonight in Kohala
Posted on December 1, 2015

The State Department of Health continues to work with other state and county agencies on the issue of the Dengue Fever outbreak. As of 1 p.m. Tuesday (Dec 1) the Department of Health has reported 117 confirmed cases originating on Hawaii Island. These cases include 103 residents and 14 visitors...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/20...-climb-to-122/


New Dengue Fever Risk Map Released AS Cases Climb To 122
December 2, 2015 at 1:18 pm

HAWAII ISLAND ? The number of locally-acquired cases of dengue fever on Hawaii Island has increased to 122, up from 117 reported yesterday.

Of the confirmed cases, the Hawaii Department of Health says 106 are Hawaii Island residents and 16 are visitors...

[Pathfinder]

Hawaii dengue fever outbreak could last for months

By Debra Goldschmidt, CNN
Updated 9:10 PM ET, Thu December 3, 2015

(CNN) Since September, there have been 130 confirmed cases of dengue fever on Hawaii's Big Island, the Hawaii Department of Health said Thursday.

This is eight more cases than the number reported on Wednesday. Dr. Virginia Pressler, director of the Hawaii Department of Health, said there has been a "slow trickle" of new cases every day.

"The community needs to understand that we expect to see new cases identified on a daily basis," Pressler said during a news conference Thursday.

This is the first locally transmitted outbreak of the viral illness on the Big Island and the first outbreak in the state since five people were infected on the island of Oahu in 2011. However, this outbreak is being likened to the last widespread outbreak, which was on Maui in 2001. It lasted for 10 months and more than 1,600 people became ill.

"This could go on for a number of months to come," said Dr. Lyle Petersen, director of vector-borne diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He said it's not possible to predict how many cases will occur.

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http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/03/health/hawaii-dengue-fever-update/index.html

[Shiloh]

Source: http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/loca...nt-reaches-139

Dengue fever case count reaches 139
Published December 7, 2015 - 3:16pm
Updated:
December 7, 2015 - 3:16pm
West Hawaii Today

The number of confirmed cases of dengue fever on the Big Island rose to 139, the Department of Health said Monday.

Of the confirmed cases, 122 are Big Island residents and 17 are visitors. Thirty-one of the cases have been children younger than 18. The last onset of illness occurred Nov. 30.

As of Monday, 424 potential cases have been excluded based on test results and/or not meeting case criteria, officials said...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.hawaii247.com/2015/12/10/...ursday-dec-10/


No increase in confirmed Dengue Fever cases Thursday (Dec 10)
Posted on December 10, 2015

Hawaii State Department of Health map as of December 9, 2015

The State Department of Health continues to work with other state and county agencies on the issue of the Dengue Fever outbreak. As of 1 p.m. Thursday (Dec 10), the Department of Health had reported 145 confirmed cases originating on Hawaii Island. These cases include 128 residents and 17 visitors. These are the same numbers as yesterday...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://khon2.com/2015/11/19/146-case...hawaii-island/

146 cases of dengue fever confirmed on Hawaii Island
By Web Staff Published: November 19, 2015, 2:37 pm Updated: December 11, 2015, 2:32 pm

The state Dept. of Health confirmed on Thursday, Dec. 10, that there were 146 cases of dengue fever on Hawaii Island, up one from Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Officials say 129 residents and 17 visitors were affected by the locally acquired disease...

[Shiloh]

Source: http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/loca...nt-reaches-149

Dengue fever case count reaches 149
Published December 14, 2015 - 5:10pm
Updated: December 14, 2015 - 5:10pm
West Hawaii Today

The number of confirmed dengue cases on the Big Island increased to 149, state health officials said Monday.

Of the people infected remained, 132 of them are island residents and 17 visitors. Of the cases, 33 have been children. The last onset of illness was Dec. 7...