DOH confirms community-acquired mumps case on Hawaii island

DOH confirms community-acquired mumps case on Hawaii island

The Hawaii Department of Health said a case of mumps has been confirmed in an individual on Hawaii island. Health officials said Monday that this case is community-acquired, and not travel-related, suggesting that mumps may currently be circulating on the island. Officials are working with the individual’s family, health care providers and Hawaii County officials to identify close contacts and prevent further spread. Officials declined to specif…