Hawaii expands monkeypox vaccination eligibility as 4 new cases are reported

Honolulu, HAWAII — The Hawaii state Department of Health reported Tuesday four additional monkeypox cases in Hawaii, bringing the total number in an ongoing outbreak to 16.

The additional cases include an Oahu resident with a history of travel outside Hawaii, an Oahu resident whose case is linked to previously reported cases, an Oahu resident whose case is still under investigation, and a non-resident who was diagnosed on Kauai and who had a history of travel outside Hawaii.

The newly reported cases come as the state has also expanded vaccine eligibility.

DOH is offering vaccinations on Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blaisdell Center.

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