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25.oct.07, Ben Chapman, iFSN
25.oct.07, Ben Chapman, iFSN
Infosheet highlights:
Diners at the fast-food outlet from Oct. 1 to Oct. 23 may have been exposed to virus that can cause liver disease
Dr. Judy MacDonald, the health region's deputy medical officer of
health was quoted as saying "There are potentially thousands of people
that would have been at that restaurant over that period of time."
Handwashing can reduce the chance of passing on hepatitis A to patrons;
hepatitis A can be transfered by dirty hands to any food.