The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reported one additional monkeypox case in an Oʻahu resident whose case is related to one previously reported.

This brings the total number of reported statewide cases to 23.  DOH continues to conduct contact tracing and follow-up with all reported cases

In addition to DOH and other partner sites, Kaiser Permanente on Oʻahu, Hamakua-Kohala Health on Hawaiʻi Island and Malama Pono Health Services on Kauaʻi are now offering the JYNNEOS vaccine by appointment to individuals who meet current eligibility criteria.

Monkeypox is mainly spread through close, intimate contact with body fluids, lesion material, or items used by someone with monkeypox.  It may be spread through large respiratory droplets. These droplets generally cannot travel more than a few feet, so prolonged contact is required.

The current cases, both nationally and in Hawai‘i, are primarily spreading among social networks of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. However, anyone who has close contact with someone with monkeypox is at risk of infection, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Individuals with monkeypox symptoms, including flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, or new or unexplained rash or sores, should immediately contact their healthcare provider. Testing and treatment are available through healthcare providers.