Monday Dengue Fever Update: Case Count Now 139

Big Island Video News

Dec 7, 2015

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There are now 139 confirmed cases of locally-acquired dengue fever on Hawaii Island, three more cases since the health department went on their weekend reporting hiatus on Friday afternoon.

Video by Dave Corrigan, recorded December 3, 2015 in Pahoa.

  • CASE COUNT: There are now 139 confirmed cases of locally-acquired dengue fever on Hawaii Island, three more cases since the health department went on their weekend reporting hiatus on Friday afternoon. The health department says that of the confirmed cases, 122 are Hawaii Island residents and 17 are visitors.
    108 cases have been adults; 31 have been children under 18 years of age. Onset of illness has ranged between 9/11/15 – 11/30/15. As of today, state health officials say a total of 424 reported potential cases have been excluded based on test results and/or not meeting case criteria.

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