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Dengue state of emergency
#71
Nothing to worry about, everyone just go about your lives...

http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...-emergency
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#72
“Travelers should not be alarmed by the County of Hawaii’s state of emergency declaration for Hawaii Island"

Mayor Kenoi runs into a crowded theater in Prince Kuhio Plaza and shouts "FIRE!" He quickly continues, "but if you're a visitor to our beautiful island please ignore my previous comment, and continue to enjoy the movie."

"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves
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#73
Great dengue site here that tries to stay updated and carries informative info.


http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/dengue-outbreak-2015/


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#74
Given how mild the strain is, there is almost certainly underreporting. For each reported case, it can be assumed there are 4 who contracted the virus, remained infectious for a time, then became non-infectious and immune. So figure 1250 infected people minimum so far. With underreporting, it doesn't take much to boost that number to 2000, or 1% of the population so far. It's disturbing that DOH repeatedly says things like "There is only 1 infectious person" when they know there are likely 4 others for each recent case, and several others likely to be infected that have not yet been detected. Of course what matters most is infectious mosquitoes and not infectious people.
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#75
My assumption all along has been that many of the people who have contracted it, did not go to see a doctor...
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#76
So it sounds like mother mosquitoes pass the virus on to their young?

I read on a CDC website that people who contract dengue but have no symptoms seem to have less virus in their blood than people who get sick because the asymptomatic's immune system has killed most or all of it. How they figured this out, I don't know.

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#77
did not go to see a doctor...

Entirely possible:

1. Have insurance;
2. Get appointment while virus is still active;
3. Take time off work;
4. Afford co-pay.
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#78
Could our county or state promote a local fight the mosquito plan, possibly utilizing or including our local able bodied unemployed folks?. Before releasing GMO mosquitoes, or waiting a year for the approvals. A six month plan of naturally trying to decrease the mosquito pupulation may not be a bad idea here to curve the spreading of dengue or possibly Zika,jmo.
Pretty sure for less than 3 million, Our county, state, or government, could plan and hire 30 Local teams of 3, mosquito spotters, eradicaters, bait setters,and helpful dengue educated communicators. Who could make a noticable difference on this big islands mosquito population and within concerned dengue infected neighborhoods?
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#79
gypsy69: I bet 3 million could get you 2 years for three million with 30 crews of 3 as long as it didn't end up being swallowed up by the bureaucracy.

Just call me Mike
Me ka ha`aha`a,
Mike
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#80
Pretty sure for less than 3 million, Our county, state, or government, could plan and hire 30 Local teams of 3, mosquito spotters, ...

Sign me up for Puna mosquito spotter. I could perform the duties of that position with 100% accuracy and never leave home. $100,000 a year plus county perks should cover it. And... unlike other county positions, I'll guarantee my work.

"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." -Annie Dillard
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves
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