As of March 9, 2016*:
Since the last update, HDOH has identified 0 new cases of dengue fever. Currently, as many as 0 of the confirmed cases to date are potentially infectious to mosquitoes. All others are no longer infectious.
IMPORTANT: Infectious mosquitoes may still be present, even if no cases remain infectious to mosquitoes. “Fight the bite” preventative measures remain crucial throughout the Big Island.
| Potentially infectious individuals |
0 | |
| Cases no longer infectious |
260 | Illness onset 9/11/15 to 2/13/16 |
| Past and present confirmed cases (Cumulative TOTAL) |
260 | |
Of the confirmed cases, 235 are Hawaii Island residents and 25 are visitors.
214 cases have been adults; 46 have been children (<18 years of age). Onset of illness has ranged between 9/11/15 – 2/13/16.
As of today, a total of 1425 reported potential cases have been excluded based on test results and/or not meeting case criteria.
Department of Health announced there are no new cases of dengue fever on Hawaii Island. The total number of confirmed cases has held at 260 for two weeks (none since Thursday February 25th).
There are no longer any areas on the island identified as a high or moderate risk of aquiring dengue from an infected mosquito. The only markings on the map are small and yellow, a color that denotes some risk still exists.
