No new monkeypox cases have been reported in Hawaii since Sept. 30. 

To date, a total of 39 monkeypox cases have been reported in Hawaii. 

“It’s been more than a month since Hawaii reported a new monkeypox case,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Nathan Tan to Spectrum News Hawaii. “While we are not letting our guard down, this is certainly encouraging news, and is reflective of the steps that Hawaii residents took to protect themselves and our community. DOH continues to expand the availability of the JYNNEOS vaccine and continues education and outreach efforts. We are grateful for the community for its partnership.” 

In Hawaii, the JYNNEOS vaccine is available at 14 sites. A total of 4,611 doses of the vaccine have been administered, which includes 2,923 first doses and 1,688 second doses.

Across the U.S., monkeypox cases have been decreasing as access to the vaccine and community awareness on how to prevent the infection increased. 

Monkeypox is a viral disease that can spread through close contact, often skin-to-skin, with someone who is infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can spread through the use of objects, such as clothing, bedding or towels, that have been used by someone with monkeypox. It is also possible to spread monkeypox while pregnant to the fetus, and people can get the disease from an infected animal. 

Symptoms for monkeypox include a rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills and sore throat. Monkeypox usually lasts between two to four weeks, and it is possible to spread the disease from the time the symptoms start until they go away. The Department of Health said anyone with these symptoms should immediately contact their health care provider. 

Michelle Broder Van Dyke covers the Hawaiian Islands for Spectrum News Hawaii.