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Chickenpox cases confirmed in multiple schools on Kauai, Hawaii

The DOH says there are 10 known cases, linked to four schools, raising concerns about the highly contagious disease spreading. All of the cases were children.
By HNN Staff
Published: Feb. 5, 2026

The DOH says there are 10 known cases, linked to four schools, raising concerns about the highly contagious disease spreading. All of the cases were children.

Families and schools are urged to take proactive steps to limit the spread.

Last week, five cases were reportedly linked to Kilauea Elementary School.

As of Thursday morning, five more cases of chickenpox were reported from three other schools: Hanalei Elementary School, Kauai Christian Academy, and Island School.

One case was of a partially vaccinated patient who had one dose and experienced milder symptoms.

The other nine cases were in unvaccinated children.

Vulnerable individuals, like pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, or those who cannot be vaccinated, should seek medical advice to learn about other medications they can take for protection.

LINK:
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/02/06/chickenpox-cases-confirmed-multiple-schools-kauai/

Probe conducted on chickenpox outbreak at Thai university

A doctor said that chickenpox is common, with around 10,000 cases recorded nationwide over the first two months of 2026.

BANGKOK – The Department of Disease Control has launched an urgent investigation into a chickenpox outbreak at two faculties at Thammasat University’s Rangsit campus, after classes were moved fully online from March 3 to 6. Officials said an investigation team was dispatched and authorities are tracing cases linked to a mid-February student camp.
Urgent investigation launched after online switch
March 5, 2026

Chickenpox spreads easily through coughing and sneezing, as well as contact with a patient’s secretions, the doctor said.

LINK:
https://asianews.network/probe-conducted-on-chickenpox-outbreak-at-thai-university/

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Failed to detect chicken pox?

Girl born disabled after mom contracts chickenpox during pregnancy

“This is a massive flaw in the system – and one that cost my daughter dearly."
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 March 5, 2026

LINK:
https://talker.news/2026/03/05/girl-born-disabled-after-mom-contracts-chickenpox-during-pregnancy/

Alex Walsh Scratches Westmont Pro Series Citing Illness, Prioritizing Recovery For The China Open.

Source of information.

1. Swim Swam.

https://swimswam.com/alex-walsh-scratches-westmont-pro-series-citing-illness-prioritizing-recovery-for-the-china-open/

Indiana: Borden-Henryville Schools announces remote learning for Friday due to illness.

Source of information.

1. WDRB.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/education/borden-henryville-schools-announces-remote-learning-for-friday-due-to-illness/article_d7767665-49d3-4568-92cb-2c392405b33c.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share