Health officials are tracking cases of hepatitis A that have been reported across 26 states. This is an observational report, which means it is documenting cases that have occurred, not testing a specific treatment or cause.
The report does not provide details on how many people were affected, who they were, or what might have caused their illness. It also does not mention any specific safety concerns or outcomes for the people who became sick.
Because this is just a report of cases, it cannot tell us what caused the outbreak or how to prevent it. Readers should know that public health officials are monitoring the situation, but this single report does not provide answers about the source or spread of the virus.