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Two Hepatitis A Deaths Reported In Clark County

WCBE 90.5FM | By Jim Letizia
Published February 22, 2019 at 5:08 AM EST
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Clark County health officials have confirmed two deaths due to Hepatitis A.  

Officials previously confirmed nearly 40 cases in the county. Hepatitis A is spread by ingesting foods or beverages infected with fecal matter. Health officials urge people to get vaccinated amid a statwide outbreak declared last year. 

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Jim Letizia
Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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