The state Department of Health said no new measles cases have been reported after it was confirmed last week that an unvaccinated child on Oahu had contracted measles and one of the child’s household members also showed symptoms of measles.
The child has fully recovered, according to DOH.
The state Department of Health said it identified 92 individuals who were exposed to one or both of the measles cases and successfully contacted 88 of those individuals. Most had been vaccinated against measles or had other evidence of immunity to measles. DOH instructed 10 individuals without evidence of immunity to isolate at home and they are actively being monitored.
The state agency said it identified all the people who were exposed in public settings except those at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
DOH reminds the public that they may have been exposed to measles if they visited the following locations on the dates and times specified:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL):
- C gates, customs and baggage claim area on March 30 between 10:50 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Terminal 2 departures, TSA checkpoints, and gate area for Delta flight 309 to Atlanta, Georgia, on April 4 between 1 and 7 p.m.
If you were at any of the listed locations during the times specified, DOH asks you to be aware of potential symptoms of measles, which can appear 7-21 days after exposure. Individuals who may have been exposed and show symptoms should isolate at home and contact a healthcare provider and DOH immediately. The DOH Disease Reporting Line is 808-586-4586. The public can also call the Disease Investigation Branch at 808-586-8362.
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses, and it is spread through direct contact with an infected person or through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. An infected person can spread measles up to four days after developing the rash and four days afterwards. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the room.
