#measles kauai

The Hawaiʻi Department of Healthis reporting that a wastewater sample from Kauaʻi County has tested positive for measles virus. The sample was collected on Feb. 25, 2026, at a site in East Kauaʻi County and the DOH was notified of the result on March 16, 2026. The DOH continues to monitor measles statewide, including on Kauaʻi. Healthcare providers have been notified and reminded to remain alert for patients who may present with symptoms consistent with measles.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is monitoring a positive wastewater sample for measles virus, the first wastewater detection of the virus for Kauaʻi County. The sample was collected Sept. 24, 2025, at a site in East Kauaʻi County and DOH was notified of the result on Oct. 20, 2025. No suspected measles cases have been identified on Kauaʻi.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has confirmed three cases of measles in the state, one on Maui and two on Kauaʻi. Hawaiʻi now has a total of five confirmed cases reported in the state this year, according to state health officials.