Toronto Public Health (TPH) is advising the public of a possible Hepatitis A exposure at a downtown restaurant after an employee tested positive for the virus.
The health unit said those who dined at Earls Kitchen + Bar at 601 King St. W., at Portland Street, on the following dates and times may have been exposed:
Friday, July 11 from 4 p.m. to closeSaturday, July 12 from 4:30 p.m. to closeTuesday, July 15 from 4:30 p.m. to close Wednesday, July 16 from 7 p.m. to close
Diners who may have been exposed to the virus are being urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
According to TPH, the vaccine is most effective when received within 14 days of exposure.
Toronto Public Health added customers should watch for signs and symptoms, and wash their hands often and thoroughly with soap and warm water.
“There is no ongoing risk to the public,” TPH said in a release.
Symptoms of Hepatitis A, which can cause a liver infection, and include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, dark urine, stomach pains, and jaundice.
“Symptoms can last a few days to several months. Most people who are infected recover completely and develop lifetime immunity following infection,” public health said, noting that death from Hepatitis A infection is rare.
TPH is hosting free Hepatitis A vaccine clinics at Metro Hall on July 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on July 26 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.