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For up-to-date information

• Call the state Department of Health Information Line at (866) 767-5044, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and  9 a.m.-5:30 p.m on weekends; recorded messages are available around the clock.
• Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s H1N1 (Swine) Flu website.
• Visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pandemic Flu website.

Updates

May 18, 2009—As the H1N1 influenza outbreak continues to unfold, the university encourages you to engage in good health practices, including frequent hand washing, and to isolate yourself and contact a physician if experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever often accompanied by headache, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills or fatigue).

May 15, 2009—In response to feedback on commencement plans, UH Manoa officials will acommodate both tradition and healthy practice. Graduates may opt for the the traditional congratulatory handshake during ceremonies on May 16; they will be provided with hand sanitizer packets at their seats for use after passing through the diploma line.

Individuals experiencing flu-like symptoms (fever often accompanied by headache, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills or fatigue) should not attend commencement; ceremonies that are being webcast are listed in Malamalama Online. Those with symptoms should isolate themselves at home and contact a physician.

May 13, 2009—To model behaviors that prevent the spread of flu, UH Manoa officials will introduce a new congratulatory sign in place of the traditional handshake at commencement ceremonies May 16. Keeping hands clean is an important step in preventing the spread of H1N1 and other viruses.

May 12, 2009—Leeward Community College and UH Manoa, Hilo and West O‘ahu campuses will provide hand sanitizer to all students at commencement ceremonies this weekend. Information Technology Services is wiping down all keyboards and mice daily with disinfectant wipes and providing sanitary hand wipes to students in computer labs at Hamilton and Sinclair Libraries and Keller Hall.

Handwashing with soap and water also provides effective protection against spread of the H1N1 flu virus. The campus community is urged to take such precautions; anyone who develops flu-like symptoms (fever often accompanied by headache, cough, sore throat, body aches, chills or fatigue) should isolate themselves at home and contact a physician.

May 11, 2009—No new cases of H1N1 Influenza infection have been reported on the UH Manoa campus. University Health Services saw slightly more than 50 people during special hours Saturday; among those individuals with influenza symptoms (fever often accompanied by cough, sore throat, fatigue and aches/pains), no Influenza A was detected based ont he rapid detection test.

The campus community is urged to remain vigilant: take precautions to prevent infection and spread and isolate yourself at home and contact a physician if you develop symptoms.

May 8, 2009—A student living in a UH Manoa residence hall has tested positive for H1N1 flu (swine flu). The student is recovering from what appears to be a mild illness. Students and staff members who have been in close contact with the student are being notified and will be evaluated. Affected areas of the Hale Wainani residence hall are being disinfected. The student and two roommates are being isolated in separate rooms; one who has possible symptoms, is being tested.

University faculty, staff or students who show signs of flu-like illness should contact their physician or University Health Services. The health center will be open Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There are currently no changes to university operations or activities, and the campus is operating normally.
Read the news release.

May 7, 2009—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued recommendations for colleges related to H1N1 (swine) flu. CDC does not recommend that campuses cancel or dismiss classes or large gatherings at this time. Students, faculty or staff members who have flu-like symptoms (fever with either cough or sore throat) are asked to isolate themselves from others for 7 days or 24 hours after symptoms have resolved, whichever is longest.

May 5, 2009—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed three cases of H1N1 (swine flu) infection on O'ahu. All three individuals--two adults and a school-age child--recovered and are no longer contagious. Download the DOH news release PDF.

May 4, 2009—Three probable cases have been reported in Hawai‘i; confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pending. All three individuals—two adults and a school-age child—recovered. The child did not attend school while ill, so school closure was deemed unnecessary; however, the state Department of Health is in contact with the Department of Education and following up with healthcare workers who had contact with the child. Download the DOH news release PDF.

April 27, 2009—The number of confirmed human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection continues to rise. The University of Hawai‘i is in regular contact with State Civil Defense and the Department of Health about the situation in Hawai‘i.