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Hepatitis A Outbreak at Ottawa Tim Horton's: Public Alerted
1 year ago •source ottawa.ca • business
372 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, K1V 1C1 Ontario, Canada
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has confirmed a case of Hepatitis A at the Tim Horton's outlet on 372 Hunt Club Road. The infection was identified in an employee, prompting an investigation and public alert. The Hepatitis A infection was discovered after the affected employee fell ill and sought medical attention. Subsequent tests confirmed the presence of the Hepatitis A virus. The OPH was notified, leading to the ongoing investigation. The establishment has been commended for its adherence to hygiene and safe food preparation, which has kept the risk of exposure to patrons very low.The OPH has been investigating the incident since the confirmation of the Hepatitis A case. The employee worked at the Tim Horton's location between November 15 and December 8, 2024. While the risk to patrons is considered very low, OPH advises anyone who consumed food or drinks from this location during the specified period to monitor for signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A for up to 50 days. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, malaise, jaundice, pale stools, and dark urine.
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It spreads via the fecal-oral route, often due to improper handwashing after using the restroom or through contaminated food or water. While most individuals recover without treatment, in rare cases, it can cause serious liver damage. Preventive measures include vaccination, good hand hygiene, and safe food and drink consumption.
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