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DOH reports 2 additional monkeypox cases in Hawaii, including first on Hawaii Island
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state Division of Well being recognized 2 further instances of monkeypox, together with the primary on Hawaii Island on Friday.
This brings the entire variety of instances in Hawaii to eight.
In line with the Well being Division, one particular person is a Hawaii Island resident with a historical past of journey to the mainland. The second newly reported case is an Oahu resident.
Connections to beforehand reported instances are below investigation.
“Vaccination and coverings can be found, and we encourage anybody with monkeypox signs to contact their healthcare supplier,” stated Well being Director Dr. Elizabeth Char, FACEP.
Right now, well being officers stated the danger to most Hawaii residents stays low.
DOH continues to conduct contact tracing and coordinate vaccination and remedy.
Well being specialists stated monkeypox can unfold by way of direct contact with physique fluids, lesion materials, or objects utilized by somebody with the virus. It may also be unfold by way of massive respiratory droplets.
In Hawaii, officers stated at the least a few of the instances have been reported amongst homosexual or bisexual males.
DOH reminds members of the group to reply with an inclusive, fact-based strategy when discussing monkeypox. Officers stated stigma is unacceptable and may drive individuals away from in search of healthcare providers.
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