#Scabies in Hawaii

Restrictions Lifted at Kona Community Hospital

Visitor restrictions have been lifted at Kona Community Hospital (KCH) as infection prevention protocols have been modified effective Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Update on Scabies Outbreak at Kona Hospital

The hospital is continuing to admit and treat patients, and all outpatient services remain open.

Hospital Temporarily Closes Patient Units to Visitors Due to Scabies Outbreak

Kona Community Hospital management has implemented additional procedures and protocols as part of their ongoing management of a scabies outbreak at the hospital.

Kona Community Hospital Managing Scabies Outbreak

Kona Community Hospital (KCH) reports they are currently experiencing an outbreak of scabies.