Remember Zika virus? Hawaii confirms case after six years of no known exposures

Zika virus has been confirmed in Hawaii, the state’s first case in six years. The disease is primarily transmitted via mosquitos. - (Getty Images)

Hawaii officials are investigating a confirmed travel-related case of Zika virus on the island of Oʻahu, reigniting concerns over the mosquito-borne illness that once made global headlines.

While this means the Zika virus was not acquired on the island, two other people are also being monitored for potential exposure to the virus, the state’s Department of Health said. The Independent contacted representatives from the department for more information.