The Hawaii Department of Health said a case of mumps has been confirmed in an individual on Hawaii island.

Health officials said Monday that this case is community-acquired, and not travel-related, suggesting that mumps may currently be circulating on the island.

Officials are working with the individual’s family, health care providers and Hawaii County officials to identify close contacts and prevent further spread. Officials declined to specify whether the individual is an adult or child due to privacy.

Additionally, health officials want the public to know the individual attended an event at Harold H. Higashihara Park in Kailua-Kona from 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Sept. 25.

Anyone who attended this even should contact DOH for guidance, and monitor themselves for symptoms until Oct. 20, whic

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