Dengue fever case count reaches 149

The number of confirmed dengue cases on the Big Island increased to 149, state health officials said Monday.

Of the people infected remained, 132 of them are island residents and 17 visitors. Of the cases, 33 have been children. The last onset of illness was Dec. 7.

Through Monday, the Department of Health has excluded 571 reported cases based on test results and/or not meeting case criteria.

Hawaii County Civil Defense said Monday that state crews continued to spray for mosquitoes in various areas of South Kona and Puna.