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July 2016

At least a 93 person hepatitis A outbreak that has left 29 hospitalized as of July 26, 2016.

Ill people have also been located on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui, but the had been visiting Oahu in the weeks before the onset of their illnesses.

The onset of ill has ranged from June

A case of hepatitis A has been reported in a food handler at the Pizza Works restaurant in Custer. The food handler worked shifts between June 19 and July 5. Individuals who ate at the restaurant during that time period should contact their health care provider to determine if they need a shot of immune

AP reports that the Hawaii State Department of Health says an Oahu outbreak of hepatitis A has grown to 31 confirmed cases.

The department says staff members worked through the holiday weekend to interview infected patients in an effort to find the cause of the infection.

State Epidemiologist Sarah Park says identifying the cause is

The Health Department is eying poke as one of dozens of possible culprits, but health officials stressed the investigation remains preliminary.

AP reports that the state Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A on Oahu.

The department said Friday there are at least 12 cases of hepatitis A infection in adults. Six