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DOH monitoring wastewater detection of measles in Kauaʻi County
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.
Chickenpox outbreak on Kauaʻi increases to 10 cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting the expansion of a community outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) on the island of Kauaʻi to 10 cases, linked to four schools, raising concerns that the highly contagious disease will continue to spread. The DOH Disease Investigation Branch urges families and schools to take proactive steps to limit the spread of chickenpox on Kauaʻi.
Public advised to take protective actions in response to chickenpox outbreak at Kauaʻi Elementary School
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) at Kīlauea Elementary School on the island of Kauaʻi. Five cases have been reported in the outbreak to date, including four students at the school and one household member. All five cases were not vaccinated against chickenpox.
DOH Monitoring first wastewater detection of measles in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is monitoring a positive wastewater sample for the measles virus, the first-ever wastewater detection of the virus for Maui County. The samples were collected Nov. 18, 2025, at two sites in Central and West Maui County, and tested through the National Wastewater Surveillance System. The virus detected is the naturally occurring type that spreads from person to person, not the weakened form used in vaccines. No suspected measles cases have been identified on Maui.
Health alert: Mumps case confirmed on Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a case of mumps on Hawaiʻi Island. The case is community-acquired and not travel-related, suggesting that mumps may currently be circulating on the island.
DOH confirms second case of measles in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a second case of measles in the household of a child previously confirmed on April 7. The adult member of the family had exhibited symptoms and was presumed infected. Both individuals had recently returned from international travel.
DOH expands efforts to prevent measles outbreak in Hawai’i
The state department of Health is expanding efforts to prevent a measles outbreak in Hawaiʻi as cases continue to spread across the mainland and globally. This includes expanded educational outreach about exposure risks and encouraging more vaccinations.
DOH urges Hawaiʻi residents to stay vigilant as cases of measles continue to rise in US
The health and safety of Hawai‘i residents are a top priority as measles cases continue to rise in the United States and internationally. Despite the success of vaccines in preventing diseases, the highly contagious viral illness is returning after being declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. In 2023, four outbreaks and 59 cases […]
Hawaiʻi Health Department advises travelers and residents to be on alert for measles
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles, as international and continental US outbreaks continue to increase, currently affecting 16 US states as of Feb. 29, 2024. DOH sent an advisory to physicians on Jan. 26, 2024, reminding healthcare providers to be vigilant.
Hawaiʻi Dept. of Health confirms second Oʻahu measles case
The state Department of Health has confirmed a new case of measles in an O‘ahu resident who was exposed to the previously confirmed case in an international traveler reported on April 10, 2023.
Measles infection identified in Oʻahu international traveler
The state Department of Health is investigating a confirmed measles case involving an unvaccinated O‘ahu resident returning from international travel.
Hawai‘i Mumps Rate Declining After Initial 2017 Outbreak
As of March 1, 2018, the total number of confirmed mumps cases statewide stands at 902, with 719 on Oʻahu, 131 on Hawaiʻi Island, 49 on Kauaʻi and three on Maui
Mumps Outbreak is “Worst in Several Decades for Hawaiʻi”
What began in March 2017 as 2 clusters of cases involving 9 individuals on Oʻahu, increased to 500, with confirmed cases in all counties, by late October 2017.
6 More Mumps Cases on O‘ahu, One More on Kaua‘i
Hawaiʻi Health officials today confirmed 6 additional Oʻahu mumps cases, and one additional case on Kauaʻi, bringing the total number of cases in 2017 to 65.
Four Additional Cases of Mumps Confirmed on O‘ahu
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health today confirmed four additional cases of Oʻahu residents with mumps bringing the total number of cases in 2017 to 51.
