Grocery Store Worker Tests Positive for Hepatitis A in Northeast Philadelphia
Hepatitis A is a concerning infection that has recently impacted the Northeast Philadelphia community. An employee at the ShopRite located at Oxford and Levick Streets has been diagnosed with acute Hepatitis A, according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. While the risk of infection is low, it is crucial for individuals who handled raw beef or pork, or consumed undercooked meat from the store's meat counter between January 4th and January 21st to take immediate action.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. It is typically transmitted through the consumption of contaminated food or water, or by close contact with an infected individual. The virus spreads when an infected person doesn't properly wash their hands after using the bathroom and then handles fo...