The state Department of Health said today it has confirmed 83 new cases of novel H1N1 Influenza A, commonly called swine flu.

That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 198.
The new breakdown includes the first two cases on Kauai, one on Maui, two on the Big Island and 78 on Oahu.
All of the cases have recovered or are recovering at home with no complications, the state said.
“The numbers we are seeing are expected and not alarming,” state Health Director Chiyome Fukino said in a statement.
“The number of cases will continue to rise as we identify more cases due to community transmission. ... To prevent further spread of illness, it is important that people with flu symptoms stay at home, and not expose others.”