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DOH spraying for mosquito control in areas of confirmed Dengue Fever cases


9:30 a.m. Hawaii County Civil Defense Dengue Fever update

The State Department of Health continues to work with other state and county agencies on the issue of the Dengue Fever outbreak. As of 12 noon yesterday the Department of Health has reported 38 confirmed cases originating on Hawaii Island. These cases include 30 residents and 8 visitors.

Dengue fever is a virus that is transmitted or spread by infected mosquitoes and not directly from person to person. Dengue Fever is not endemic or common to Hawaii. It was likely introduced by a person who contracted the virus in another area of the world and became infectious while in Hawaii.

Because dengue fever is only transmitted by mosquitoes, the Department of Health is spraying and treating areas with high mosquito presence and confirmed cases. The Department of Health will be conducting spraying at various locations in the areas of Napoopoo, Honaunau, Captain Cook, Ookala, Papaaloa, Keaau, and Mountain View.

Although spraying and treatment of areas is ongoing, the most effective method to reduce the spread and possible elimination of Dengue is to minimize or prevent the possibility of being bitten by an infected mosquito by wearing clothing that minimizes exposed skin, using mosquito repellant and avoiding activities in areas of high mosquito concentration during the early morning and late afternoon periods when mosquito activity is greatest.

In addition, persons feeling ill and having a fever should remain indoors to prevent the possibility of being bitten and infecting mosquitoes.

Public Information Meetings on Dengue Fever will be held at the following locations:

  • Monday November 16th at the Hilo High Cafeteria
  • Tuesday November 17th at the Keaau High Cafeteria

All meetings will begin at 6 p.m. each evening and the community is encouraged to attend.

For additional information on Dengue Fever and preventing the spread of Dengue Fever, go to health.hawaii.gov or call the Department of Health at 974-6001., Everyone’s help and assistance with this outbreak is much needed and appreciated.

Confirmed Dengue Fever Cases as of November 13, 2015
Hawaii Island Residents30
Visitors8
Confirmed cases, TOTAL38

Of the confirmed cases, 30 are Hawaii residents and 8 are visitors.
32 cases have been adults; six have been children (less than 18 years of age). Onset of illness has ranged between September 11, 2015 – November 2, 2015.

For additional information on dengue fever and preventing the spread of the dengue fever please go to the Hawaii State Department of Health website at health.hawaii.gov or call the Department of Health at (808) 974-4000 extension 68362.

Note that the total number of area visits is higher than the confirmed cases. The numbers indicate how many confirmed people visited each area.

Note that the total number of area visits is higher than the confirmed cases. The numbers indicate how many confirmed people visited each area.

Schematic depiction of the symptoms of dengue fever

Schematic depiction of the symptoms of dengue fever

One Response to “DOH spraying for mosquito control in areas of confirmed Dengue Fever cases”

  1. Kia says:

    sure hope they are actually spraying and not just talking , i’ve not seen anyone from department of health coming by yet

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