MEASLES VIRUS DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE IN WEST HAWAIʻI COUNTY
MEASLES VIRUS DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE IN WEST HAWAIʻI COUNTY Posted on Aug 27, 2025 in Newsroom HAWAI‘I – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for measles virus, which marks the first wastewater detection of the virus in the state. The sample was collected Aug. 11, 2025, […]
DOH REPORTS 11TH TRAVEL RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
DOH REPORTS 11TH TRAVEL RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 Posted on Aug 6, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 11 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 10 on […]
FINDINGS FROM DOH BIRD FLU SURVEY FOR BACKYARD FLOCK OWNERS AND BIRD RESCUERS
FINDINGS FROM DOH BIRD FLU SURVEY FOR BACKYARD FLOCK OWNERS AND BIRD RESCUERS Posted on Jul 24, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — A survey by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) finds that while most local residents are aware that the bird flu had been detected in Hawai‘i, roughly two-thirds of flock owners had […]
DOH CLOSES MANUELA MALASADAS FOR MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
DOH CLOSES MANUELA MALASADAS FOR MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS Posted on Jul 10, 2025 in Newsroom KAHUKU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has issued a red placard and immediately shut down Manuela Malasadas, located at 56-565 Kamehameha Highway, due to a lack of running water for handwashing. The food establishment, operated by Manuela […]
CDC Now Says Americans Traveling Abroad Should Get Measles Shots First
Latest Travel Health News By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 — Americans planning to travel outside the country should make sure they’re vaccinated against measles — no matter where they’re headed, U.S. health officials say. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance last week to recommend measles–mumps-rubella […]
How Does A Pregnant Woman’s Weight Influence Her Child’s Infection Risk?
Latest Pregnancy News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Children born to women who are obese have a higher risk of landing in a hospital with a severe infection, a new study says. Infants under 1 year of age have a 41% increased risk of hospitalization for infection if […]
Preemptive Kidney Transplants Add No Benefit, Study Says
Latest Digestion News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who might need a kidney transplant in the future shouldn’t rush to get one, a new study says. Patients gain no benefit from getting a donated kidney before their own kidneys deteriorate to the point that they require dialysis, […]
DOH REOPENS HONG KONG CHOP SUEY IN CAPTAIN COOK
DOH REOPENS HONG KONG CHOP SUEY IN CAPTAIN COOK Posted on Jun 23, 2025 in Newsroom CAPTAIN COOK, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued Hong Kong Chop Suey a green placard and approved its reopening after a follow-up inspection found that all critical food safety violations were corrected. Hong Kong Chop Suey, […]
DOH CLOSES SELECT 7, INC. FOR MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS
DOH CLOSES SELECT 7, INC. FOR MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS Posted on May 29, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red “closed” placard and immediately shut down Select 7, Inc., located at 2142 Bannister Place on O‘ahu, due to multiple critical food safety violations. The food establishment, operated […]
DOH CLOSES A MAUI L&L FOR A COCKROACH INFESTATION
DOH CLOSES A MAUI L&L FOR A COCKROACH INFESTATION Posted on May 15, 2025 in Newsroom KAHULUI, Hawaiʻi — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “closed” placard and immediately closed a Maui location of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue owned and operated by Maui L & L Food Inc. The […]