Hawaiʻi DOH reports first confirmed travel-related dengue virus case of 2026 on Maui
February 14, 2026
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified the first travel-related dengue virus case in the state this year, occurring on Maui. The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common.
DOH teams have been deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area. The public is encouraged to follow best practices to help prevent local transmission, as outlined below.
Dengue virus is transmitted from an infected person to a mosquito; then to another person. While Hawai‘i is home to the mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not endemic (established) in the state and cases are currently limited to travelers.
Dengue is a year-round risk in the tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America (including Brazil and Mexico), Asia (including the Philippines), the Middle East, Africa and several Pacific Islands like American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau. Many popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, are also affected.
LINK:
https://mauinow.com/2026/02/14/hawai%ca%bbi-doh-reports-first-confirmed-travel-related-dengue-virus-case-of-2026-on-maui/
