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Virginia: Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Restaurant Chain

Epoch Times – At least three people in Virginia died in connection to a hepatitis A outbreak linked to the Famous Anthony’s restaurant chain, officials said.

“This heartbreaking loss of life illustrates how serious this outbreak is,” Cynthia Morrow, the health district director for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD), said in a news release last week. “Unfortunately, in this situation, we have seen many individuals experiencing severe disease, and in some cases, their symptoms have continued to progress over weeks.”

The statement after Morrow confirmed two deaths in connection to the outbreak, according to a statement from her office.

“We grieve the loss of this second individual, who was loved by friends and family,” Morrow added. “It is devastating that we have seen a high rate of severe disease associated with this outbreak.” more

12 Comments on Virginia: Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Restaurant Chain

  1. Hep A in chain restaurant = immigrant worker with immigrant hygine in stressed food plant supplying the chain restaurant.

    …but it’s not the story they want to tell, so they will never tell it…

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  2. See what I mean when eating anywhere, you don’t know where those hands have been. As a customer, I bet no personal hygiene was ever taught. I don’t trust anyone behind the counter serving me food. Remember what happened in 2015 with Chipolte?

    2015: Chipotle Mexican Grill fast food

    About 55 people in 11 states became ill after eating at the restaurant during the initial outbreak. There were 22 reported hospitalizations and no deaths. In a second outbreak for this fast-food chain, five people became ill from a different strain of E. coli.

    I like to cook, at least I know that my hands get washed constantly when I prepare meals.

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