Number Of Cases In Hep A Outbreak Continue To Grow
Public Health Officer Wilma Wooten said it's too early to tell if there are any signs of it slowing down.
KPBS Public Media:
San Diego Hepatitis A Outbreak Continues To Grow
Twenty new cases are being reported this week, bringing the number of people infected to 481, according to San Diego County Health and Human Services. ...Starting Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be in San Diego, discussing the spread of the virus, including how it made its way to Maricopa County in Arizona. (Hoffman, 10/3)
Capital Public Radio:
Possible Hepatitis A Case Originated At Haggin Oaks Golf Course
An employee of MacKenzie’s Sports Bar and Grille at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex may have come down with a case of Hepatitis A, according to the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services. ...Sacramento County DHHS asks anyone who ate at MacKenzie's between Sept. 12- 22 to call their health care provider and get the Hepatitis A vaccine. (Caiola, 10/3)
Meanwhile, Santa Ana takes steps to address public safety concerns with its homeless population —
KPCC:
Santa Ana To Consider Emergency Ordinance Aimed At Civic Center Homeless Camp
Santa Ana’s city council will consider an emergency ordinance Tuesday that would prohibit people in the civic center from possessing a long list of items including building materials, generators, furniture and bicycle parts. ...The rules would also prohibit people and organizations from handing out food or providing services without proper permits and approval from the city manager. (Replogle, 10/3)