We reported yesterday that an unnamed restaurant in Montgomery County was the source of a Hepatitis A outbreak. We now can report that the Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced today the temporary closure of Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in relation to a Hepatitis A Virus outbreak in the county. The restaurant will be closed until further notice while the investigation continues. 

According to the notice, thus far, 11 total cases are under investigation, with nine confirmed cases of Hepatitis A and two potential cases of Hepatitis A. Of the nine confirmed cases, seven people were hospitalized. To date, one death is confirmed and one additional death is under investigation.  

Per standard public health protocols, the county’s Office of Public Health coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to issue a health advisory on Wednesday. As a result, the county’s Office of Public Health continues to receive additional information to support its investigation and identify additional potential cases. The investigation conducted to date suggests the exposure occurred in late November and no longer presents a risk. However, an investigation into additional probable cases resulting from the health advisory associated with this outbreak is underway. In the interest of public health, the restaurant has been shut down until further notice. 

The source of the outbreak remains under investigation. Anyone experiencing symptoms of Hepatitis A should contact their doctor.