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  • HI: State investigates hepatitis A outbreak- 282 cases to date

    Source: http://khon2.com/2016/07/01/state-in...break-on-oahu/


    State investigates hepatitis A outbreak on Oahu
    By Manolo Morales and Web Staff Published: July 1, 2016, 11:37 am Updated: July 1, 2016, 6:25 pm

    The state Dept. of Health reported Friday that it is investigating a cluster of at least 12 cases of hepatitis A infection in adults on Oahu.

    Six have required hospitalization. Their onsets of illness have ranged from June 16 through June 27, 2016...

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    Source: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/3...ds-to-31-cases

    Hepatitis A outbreak on Oahu expands to 31 cases
    Wednesday, July 6th 2016, 8:32 pm EDT
    Thursday, July 7th 2016, 4:17 am EDT
    By Ben Gutierrez, Reporter

    HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -

    An outbreak of Hepatitis A on Oahu that may be linked to food has expanded to 31 confirmed cases, the state Health Department said.

    That's up from 12 confirmed cases last week.

    Dr. Sarah Park, state epidemiologist, said the source of the outbreak remains unclear. State health officials had said that they were looking at dozens of possible culprits, including poke.

    "The frustrating thing for us is that each new case is a completely separate individual that is not related to any previous cases," said Park. "There's no relationship."...

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    • #3
      Source: http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/stat...aches-52-cases

      Oahu hepatitis A outbreak reaches 52 cases
      Published July 13, 2016 - 10:02am

      HONOLULU (AP) ? Patrons of a Baskin-Robbins ice cream store on Oahu may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus by an infected employee, state health officials said.

      The latest case confirmed Tuesday brings the total number of recent hepatitis A cases on Oahu to 52.

      The state Department of Health is encouraging unvaccinated people who consumed food or drink products from the Waikele Center ice cream store between June 17 and July 3 to contact their health care providers. A vaccine may provide some protection against the disease if administered within the first two weeks of exposure, according to the department...

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      • #4
        Source: http://khon2.com/2016/07/20/oahu-hep...reak-up-to-74/


        Oahu?s hepatitis A outbreak up to 74 cases
        By Manolo Morales and Web Staff Published: July 20, 2016, 11:51 am Updated: July 20, 2016, 6:13 pm

        According to the state Department of Health, there are 74 confirmed cases of hepatitis A in the current outbreak.

        Since the last update on July 12, 2016, HDOH has identified 22 new cases of hepatitis A, 26 have required hospitalization.

        The onset of illness for the cases have ranged between 6/12/2016 and 7/14/2016.

        All of the cases are residents of Oahu with the exception of two individuals who now live on Hawaii Island and Maui, but were on Oahu during their exposure period...

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        • #5
          Source: http://hawaiipublicradio.org/post/he...sing-number-93


          Hepatitis A Outbreak Jumps to Hawai?i Island Raising Number to 93
          By Nick Yee ? 6 minutes ago

          State Department of Health officials are investigating a case of Hepatitis A on Hawai?i island. That pushes the number of confirmed cases to 93.

          An employee of Sushi Shiono in Waikoloa tested positive... and all other employees were cleared. DOH officials say the restaurant is safe, but they are asking patrons who visited the shop from July 5th through July 21st to watch for symptoms...

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          • #6
            Source: http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news...rows-135-cases

            Hawaii hepatitis A outbreak grows to 135 cases
            Published August 4, 2016 - 12:06am

            HONOLULU ? The number of people sickened by an outbreak of hepatitis A now tops 100.

            The state Department of Health said there were 135 confirmed cases as of Wednesday.

            As the number of cases continues to grow, health officials have been unsuccessful in identifying the cause of the outbreak. They say the investigation so far suggests the source is focused on Oahu...

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            • #7
              Source: http://www.argus-press.com/news/stat...7c9c3f70a.html


              2 more food handlers infected in Hawaii hepatitis A outbreak
              Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:34 pm
              Associated Press

              HONOLULU (AP) ? Two more food service workers have been diagnosed with hepatitis A as the Hawaii outbreak continues to grow.

              The state Department of Health on Wednesday confirmed 33 additional cases, bringing the total number of peopled sickened to 168. All of them are adults and 46 of them have required hospitalization...

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              • #8
                Source: http://hawaiipublicradio.org/post/do...ps-genki-sushi

                DOH: Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Frozen Scallops at Genki Sushi
                By Molly Solomon ? 7 hours ago

                The Hawaii State Department of Health has ordered all Genki Sushi restaurants on Oahu and Kauai to close immediately.

                State health officials say imported frozen scallops served raw at Genki Sushi are likely linked to the Hepatitis A outbreak that has infected 168 people since June.

                ?It?s a likely cause at this point,? said Department of Health spokeswoman Janice Okubo by phone. ?We need to complete the investigation, but to prevent any further illness, we have ordered the closure.?...

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                • #9
                  Source: http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/hepati...outbreak-2016/As of August 17, 2016*:
                  Since the last update, HDOH has identified 38 new cases of hepatitis A. All cases have been in adults, 51 have required hospitalization.
                  Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu. Nine (9) individuals are residents of the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui, and one visitor has returned to the mainland.
                  CONFIRMED CASES OF HEPATITIS A 206
                  Onset of illness has ranged between 6/12/16 ? 8/9/16.

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                  • #10
                    Source: http://kron4.com/2016/08/24/hepatiti...eak-in-hawaii/


                    Hepatitis A found in elementary school cafeteria worker amid outbreak in Hawaii
                    KHON Published: August 24, 2016, 8:16 am

                    (KHON) ? The Hawaii Department of Health is investigating a case of hepatitis A involving a school cafeteria worker.

                    The patient worked at Kipapa Elementary School in Mililani and was in the cafeteria kitchen between Aug. 3-16.

                    The Department of Education says it?s complying with the investigation and the school will be preparing its meals off-site for the time being...

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                    • #11
                      Source: http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/hepati...outbreak-2016/
                      Hepatitis A Outbreak 2016


                      The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) is continuing to investigate a cluster of hepatitis A infections in the state.
                      On August 15, 2016, HDOH identified raw scallops served at Genki Sushi restaurants on Oahu and Kauai as a likely source of the ongoing outbreak. The product of concern is Sea Port Bay Scallops (Wild Harvest, Raw Frozen) that originated in the Philippines (states ?Product of the Philippines? on the box), distributed by Koha Oriental Foods and True World Foods. As a result, HDOH ordered this product embargoed (not to be sold, purchased, or consumed) throughout the state, and the temporary closure of all Genki Sushi restaurants on Oahu and Kauai. The scallops received by True World Foods have not been distributed to any restaurants in the state, and were embargoed at their warehouse. The scallops served at Genki locations on the Big Island and Maui originated from a different supplier and have not been associated with the outbreak.
                      The outbreak investigation is ongoing. It continues to be challenging because of the long incubation period of the disease (15 to 50 days) and the difficulty patients have in accurately recalling the foods consumed and locations visited during the period when infection could have taken place.
                      Healthcare providers have been informed and are asked to notify HDOH immediately if they have a patient they suspect may be infected.
                      HDOH encourages Hawaii residents to consider getting vaccinated for hepatitis A, and advises that they talk to their healthcare provider about hepatitis A if they are interested. Vaccination for hepatitis A is strongly recommended for certain individuals who are especially at risk (see HERE for a CDC list of groups recommended to be vaccinated for hepatitis A).
                      Hawaii residents are also advised that the demand for the vaccine during the outbreak has led to varied supply levels around the state, so it is recommended that they call ahead to assure the vaccine is available at a particular clinic or pharmacy before going there.

                      ?Updated August 18, 2016?

                      The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) greatly appreciates all who volunteered to be part of our case control study. However, due to recent findings (press release) a case control study is no longer necessary, and will not be conducted at this time. HDOH is very grateful for the public?s assistance throughout the course of this investigation.
                      Mahalo.
                      As of August 31, 2016*:
                      Since the last update, HDOH has identified 13 new cases of hepatitis A. All cases have been in adults, 64 have required hospitalization.
                      Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu. Ten (10) individuals are residents of the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui, and four visitors have returned to the mainland.
                      CONFIRMED CASES OF HEPATITIS A 241
                      Onset of illness has ranged between 6/12/16 ? 8/25/16.

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                      • #12
                        Source: http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/hepati...outbreak-2016/

                        As of September 7, 2016*: Since the last update, HDOH has identified 11 new cases of hepatitis A. All cases have been in adults, 66 have required hospitalization.
                        Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu. Eleven (11) individuals are residents of the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui, and four visitors have returned to the mainland.
                        CONFIRMED CASES OF HEPATITIS A 252
                        Onset of illness has ranged between 6/12/16 ? 8/30/16.

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                        • #13
                          Source: http://health.hawaii.gov/docd/hepati...outbreak-2016/

                          As of September 28, 2016*: Since the last update, HDOH has identified 6 new cases of hepatitis A. All cases have been in adults, 71 have required hospitalization.
                          Findings of the investigation suggest that the source of the outbreak is focused on Oahu. Ten (10) individuals are residents of the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, or Maui, and five visitors have returned to the mainland or overseas.
                          CONFIRMED CASES OF HEPATITIS A 282
                          Onset of illness has ranged between 6/12/16 ? 9/16/16.

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                          • #14
                            Source: http://www.staradvertiser.com/2016/1...ala-mcdonalds/


                            Health officials confirm hepatitis A case in worker at Kahala McDonald?s
                            By Rosemarie Bernardo
                            October 19, 2016
                            Updated October 19, 2016 1:46pm

                            The state Department of Health has confirmed another case of hepatitis A involving a food service worker on Oahu.

                            The infected employee of the McDonald?s at 4618 Kilauea Ave. in Kahala worked on Sept. 20-21, 23-24, and 27-29 and Oct. 1, 4-5, 7, and 11, health officials said today in a news release.

                            The case is one of two more cases of the contagious virus reported by the Health Department today, increasing the total number of people diagnosed with the disease to 291. The onset of illness has ranged between June 12 and Oct. 9. Seventy-three people have required hospitalization...

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