Health officials have confirmed seven new cases of dengue fever in Hawaii, bringing the total to 56.
The cases include 15 children and 10 tourists.
The Health Department is asking residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne virus, including getting rid of standing water and wearing insect repellent.
Officials say the outbreak started in September.
The Asian tiger mosquito is one of the vectors responsible for transmitting dengue fever. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
