Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
2nd Kauai resident contracts Zika virus while travelling
LIHUE, Hawaii – County health officials say a Kauai resident who recently travelled to the South Pacific contracted the Zika virus.
This is the 10th case of imported Zika in the state and the second travel-related case on Kauai this year. Officials say Hawaii has no locally acquired Zika cases, and no mosquitoes are transmitting the disease in the state.
In announcing the recent case Monday, officials say the Kauai resident is past the point of being infectious to mosquitoes.
The mosquito-borne virus continues to spread in various regions across the world. Travel-related cases are expected to increase this year. Health officials advise travellers to prevent mosquito bites when they return from areas with mosquito-borne disease outbreaks.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends pregnant women not travel to Zika areas.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
