Customers, staff potentially exposed to Hepatitis A at Barrie restaurant

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering Hepatitis A vaccinations to anyone who recently ate or drank at a Barrie restaurant.

Officials say a food handler, who has been diagnosed with the virus, may have exposed customers and staff at the State of Main resturant on Cundles Road East during the following dates,

• Friday, June 21, 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 27, 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 29, 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 4, 5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
• Friday, July 5, 6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 10, 3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Thursday, July 11, 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Hepatitis A immunization clinics are being held at the health unit office at 15 Spurling Dr. in Barrie on the following dates.

• Friday, July 19, 4 – 8 p.m.
• Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sunday, July 21, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the virus, and symptoms usually develop within four weeks after being exposed. Symptoms can include fever, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, and a general feeling of being unwell.