hepatitisa11As of August 3, 2016, the Hawaii Department of Health has identified 42 new cases of hepatitis A.  All cases have been in adults, 39 have required hospitalization.  The total is now 135 with onset of illness ranging between 6/12/16 – 7/24/16.

Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu.  Seven (7) individuals now live on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui, and one visitor has returned to the mainland.

The following locations are NOT the source of the outbreak, but ill persons have work there and have expose other people:

  • Baskin-Robbins Oahu Waikele Center – exposure risk: June 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 27, 30, and July 1 and 3, 2016
  • Chili’s Oahu Kapolei (590 Farrington Highway) – exposure risk: July 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, and 27, 2016
  • Costco Bakery Oahu Hawaii Kai – exposure risk: June 16-20, 2016
  • Hawaiian Airlines Flight – exposure risk: July 1-26, 2016
  • Sushi Shiono Hawaii Waikoloa Beach Resort, Queen’s MarketPlace (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive) – exposure risk: July 5-8, 11-15, and 18-21, 2016
  • Taco Bell Oahu Waipio (94-790 Ukee Street) – exposure risk: June 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, and July 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 11, 2016