Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that can be contracted by ingesting contaminated food and drink. Getting vaccinated and regularly washing your hands are among the ways residents can better ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has declared a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A, citing a sustained rise in cases and elevated virus levels in local wastewater.

Languages: English. Health officials in Los Angeles County have declared a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A following a sharp rise in cases, including among people with none of the ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Public health officials have declared a Hepatitis A outbreak in Los Angeles County with cases on the rise and elevated levels of the virus in wastewater. L.A. County ...

Los Angeles has declared an outbreak of hepatitis A virus based on “elevated virus levels” in wastewater surveillance and a “sustained increase” in cases over the last year, health ...

In 2024, there were 165 confirmed hepatitis A cases in L.A. County, which is three times more than the prior year. A total of 29 cases have been confirmed in 2025 so far, officials said.