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Scientific first: Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop

Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser’s morbillivirus, which can cause respiratory and neurological disease, in the feces of a dolphin.

Measles identified in O‘ahu traveler back from abroad

The Department of Health has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case.

State Announces Six New COVID-19 Cases

There are six new cases of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i as of Thursday at noon, according to the state Department of Health. 

Speaker Names Select Coronavirus Committee

The committee will identify the potential economic and financial impact on the state and look at short-term and long-term mitigation strategies.

Local Testing For COVID-19 Possible as Early as Next Week

While there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawai‘i at this time, state health officials do expect to eventually identify cases in the state because this is a global health threat.

53 Self-Monitor for Coronavirus in Hawai‘i After Visiting Japanese Couple Tests Positive

One man remains in quarantine as Department of Health investigation continues.

HNL Will Accept Flights From China, 1 in 7 US Airports That Will

The federal government has declared a US public health emergency in the wake of the coronavirus, which had infected nearly 10,000 people and killed almost 250 in mainland China as of early Friday afternoon.