Department of Health confirms measles case in Oahu visitor, issues exposure alert

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in a visitor to Oahu.

Officials say the visitor had recently arrived in Hawaii from a region of the continental United States with known measles transmission. After arriving in the islands, the person became ill, sought medical care, and is now recovering at a private residence on Oahu.

The DOH said people may have been exposed if they were at the following locations during these times:

Oahu

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport — Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (A gates and baggage claim area)
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport — Mar. 3, 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. — Terminal 1 check-In, security, and A gates
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport — Mar 4, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. — A gates and baggage claim area
  • Laie Mormon Temple — Feb. 27, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hawaii Island

  • Hilo International Airport — March 3, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (gate and baggage claim areas)
  • Hilo International Airport — March 4, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (check-in, security and gate areas)
  • Hilo Siam Thai Restaurant — March 3, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — March 3, noon to 6 p.m.

The infection comes as many have been flocking to the volcano for the repeated eruptions…

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