Hawaii Health Department reports 4 more cases of monkeypox, bringing the state’s total to 22
The Hawaii Department of Health continues to say the risk to most Hawaii residents remains low. Read more
Monkeypox
The latest Hawaii news coverage of case counts and vaccines to combat the viral disease monkeypox, now known as mpox, which is endemic to Africa.
Editorial: Improve vigilance against diseases
Diagnosed monkeypox infections in Hawaii grew to 18 last week. That number may not seem high, but it is troubling that case numbers continue to rise, in the islands and nationwide, for a disease that is far less contagious than the COVID-19 virus, and one for which effective tests and vaccines are available. Read more
Hawaii Health Department reports 2 more monkeypox cases, bringing total to 18
The two additional cases include an Oahu resident whose case is not related to travel, health officials said. Read more
34-year-old woman is Iran’s first monkeypox case
Globally, there have been more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox reported in nearly 90 countries. Read more
Hawaii Health Department reports 4 new monkeypox infections, totaling 16 cases
Three of the new cases are located on Oahu, while a non-resident who was diagnosed on Kauai contracted it due to travel outside Hawaii. Read more
Monkeypox can spread to pet dogs, doctors report
Pets that come in close contact with a symptomatic person should be kept at home and away from other animals and people for 21 days after the most recent contact, the CDC advises. Read more
Off the News: Monkeypox vaccine available
Those who qualify for the limited supply of Jynneos monkeypox vaccine can get it 9 a.m-1 p.m. Saturday at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Read more
Hawaii Health Department to offer monkeypox vaccinations at Blaisdell Center
Due to limited supply, DOH is only offering the Jynneos vaccine to those at highest risk. Read more
Kokua Line: How do I schedule monkeypox vaccine?
Question: Do I have to come to Oahu for the monkeypox vaccine? Read more
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U.S. will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
The so-called dose-sparing approach uses just a fraction of the typical amount of the Jynneos vaccine and administers it with an injection just under the skin rather than into deeper tissue. Read more
Central Illinois day care worker has monkeypox, officials say
The worker at the unidentified day care in the village of Rantoul was in isolation and doing well. Read more
Monkeypox case on Maui brings Hawaii’s total to 12
The state Department of Health on Thursday announced an additional case of monkeypox in a Maui resident who traveled outside of the state, bringing the number of cases in Hawaii to 12. Read more
Hawaii Health Department reports monkeypox case on Maui, bringing state total to 12
The news of the additional case comes as U.S. health officials today declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Read more
U.S. declares health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The virus has spread to more than 26,000 people globally in just a few months. Read more
What puts someone at risk of catching monkeypox?
Studies of previous outbreaks suggest that the monkeypox virus is transmitted in three main ways. Read more
In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts see repeat of COVID
While rich countries have ordered millions of vaccines to stop monkeypox within their borders, none have announced plans to share doses with Africa, where a more lethal form of the disease is spreading. Read more
San Francisco declares emergency over monkeypox spread
The declaration was welcomed by gay advocates who have grown increasingly frustrated by what they called San Francisco’s lackluster response to a virus that so far has affected primarily men who have sex with men. Read more
Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped
The pushback from federal leaders came as they announced distribution plans for 780,000 shots of the two-dose Jynneos vaccine. Read more
Kokua Line: Can I get the monkeypox vaccine?
Question: Regarding monkeypox, can I get the vaccine because I have to touch my customers’ skin? Read more
U.S. signs off on 800K more doses of monkeypox vaccine
The announcement comes amid growing criticism that authorities have been too slow in deploying the vaccine, potentially missing the window to contain what could soon become an entrenched infectious disease. Read more
Hawaii Department of Health to begin taking vaccine appointments for those at high risk of catching monkeypox
Although Jynneos is federally approved as a two-dose series, DOH is prioritizing first doses for as many people as possible at this time. Read more
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