Third death confirmed in Montgomery County Hepatitis A outbreak, restaurant to reopen
NORRISTOWN - Montgomery County health officials on Thursday confirmed a third death in a Hepatitis A outbreak, but said the Italian restaurant at the center of the outbreak will reopen.
Over two weeks ago, the Montgomery County Office of Public Health "temporarily closed" Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in West Norriton in connection to a Hepatitis A outbreak that has infected at least ten people. Seven of the lab-confirmed cases have resulted in hospitalizations, according to the department.
An investigation by the department concluded that the exposure happened in late November and no longer presents a risk to the public.
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The department lifted the temporary closure of Gino’s Ristorante & Pizzeria on Thursday after health inspectors provided education on necessary cleaning procedures.
The restaurant owner provided a list of restaurant employees working during the exposure period who are expected to return to the restaurant following re-opening. All employees on the list completed voluntary testing for Hepatitis A and were offered Hepatitis A vaccination.
To view Gino’s re-opening inspection report, click here.
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