KAILUA-KONA — No new cases of dengue fever were identified over the weekend on the Big Island, state health officials reported Monday. Hookena Beach Park will reopen Tuesday.
As of Monday afternoon, there were 260 confirmed cases on the island, according to the Department of Health. None of the cases remain potentially infectious to mosquitoes. The last onset of illness was Feb. 13.
Of the confirmed cases, 235 are Hawaii Island residents and 25 are visitors. Forty-six have been children.
Since the start of the outbreak in September, 1,340 reported potential cases have been excluded based on test results and/or not meeting case criteria.
With no confirmed cases associated with Hookena Beach Park since Nov. 11, county and state officials will reopen the South Kona area Tuesday morning. Users are reminded to use repellent when visiting the park.
Info: http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/dengue-outbreak-2015/