Post by Logan on Feb 9, 2016 3:11:45 GMT -6
Gov. David Ige says his office supports Hawaii county’s efforts to stop the dengue fever outbreak on the Big Island, but he’s not ready to issue an emergency proclamation.
Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi declared a state of emergency today.
The emergency proclamation stated that there have been 250 confirmed cases of dengue fever on Hawaii island since Oct. 29 and that state and county officials are working on mosquito control and public education measures to break the cycle of dengue infection and transmission.
The mayor said the state of emergency is needed to prevent the spread of the outbreak and eliminate dengue fever virus from the island.
Read more: www.staradvertiser.com/breaking-news/hawaii-county-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-over-dengue-fever-outbreak/
Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi declared a state of emergency today.
The emergency proclamation stated that there have been 250 confirmed cases of dengue fever on Hawaii island since Oct. 29 and that state and county officials are working on mosquito control and public education measures to break the cycle of dengue infection and transmission.
The mayor said the state of emergency is needed to prevent the spread of the outbreak and eliminate dengue fever virus from the island.
Read more: www.staradvertiser.com/breaking-news/hawaii-county-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-over-dengue-fever-outbreak/