The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reported two additional cases of mpox diagnosed in Hawaiʻi. One case was associated with out-of-state exposure. In the other case, no out-of-state exposure or link to other prior cases was identified, suggesting the mpox infection was locally acquired.

There have been seven mpox cases diagnosed in Hawai‘i in 2024. These additional cases bring the total number of cases reported to the Hawaiʻi DOH since June 3, 2022 to 53. The risk of mpox infection still remains low for most Hawai‘i residents.

Those at higher risk of mpox infection should consider being vaccinated with two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.

Health care providers in each county continue to vaccinate high-risk individuals. Additionally, retail pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens now offer JYNNEOS vaccinations.

Further information and updates can be found at health.hawaii.gov/mpox.