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DOH identifies separate travel-related cases of zika and dengue virus on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified a travel-related case of Zika virus and a separate travel-related case of dengue virus. Although both are on Oʻahu, these are unrelated cases. The affected individuals were exposed to the respective virus while traveling in regions where Zika or dengue virus is known to circulate. The two cases are not connected to each other or to prior cases reported in Hawai‘i.
Public Urged to Fight the Bite During Ironman Triathlon
With the expected surge in travel for the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon, the health officials are urging the public to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and reduce the risk of spreading diseases, including Zika, dengue, and chikungunya.