Officials from the Florida Department of Health have reported that there have been more confirmed cases of Hepatitis A in Palm Beach County. The health officials have said that the cases have increased to 22 from the 21 cases reported on Tuesday June 4th. The hepatitis A outbreak was declared back in April and the numbers stand as follows:
Indian River County has 1 case
Okleechobee County has 4 cases
St. Lucie County has 17 cases
Martin County has 22 cases
Here are phone numbers of health departments in the affected areas:
- Palm Beach County: 561-840-4500
- Indian River County: 772-794-7400
- Okleechobee County: 863-462-5800
- Lucie County: 772-462-3800
- Martin County: 772-221-4000