The Hawaii State Department of Health confirmed two new cases Wednesday, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 11 this year in the state. Hawaii State Sen. Josh Green, who is a physician, described it more colloquially in a TV interview. They had left the kava out in uncovered buckets after preparing the drink at home, according to the health department. They had left the kava out in uncovered buckets after preparing the drink at home, according to the health department. Diagnosis is challenging as there is no readily available blood test, according to the state health department.

Source: National Post April 20, 2017 15:56 UTC