One death and 26 hospitalizations now associated with hepatitis A outbreak at Famous Anthony's in

[TexasTowelie]

One death and 26 hospitalizations now associated with hepatitis A outbreak at Famous Anthony's in Roanoke Valley


One person has died after being exposed to hepatitis A in an outbreak at Famous Anthony’s restaurants.

The adult was hospitalized with complications from the virus and had underlying medical conditions, according to a news release from the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts.

No other information about the patient was released due to privacy.

“Hepatitis A virus typically causes self-limited inflammation of the liver, however in this outbreak, we have seen a high rate of severe disease,” health district director Cynthia Morrow said in a news release.

The health district has confirmed 37 cases and 26 cumulative hospitalizations associated with the outbreak.

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[getagrip_already]

1. It appears antony is now famous for a different reason......

Viral transmissions due to unvaccinated workers and poor food handling practices are not the type of fame you want.

Although in these times, q-diners will flock there.

[ret5hd]

2. HEY! If the cook doesn't want to wash his hands THAT'S HIS RIGHT!

Buncha' snowflakes.

[JohnSJ]

3. They also have a good vaccine for hepatitis A