Hepatitis epidemic in Ustí nad Labem

The health authorities are struggling to contain a hepatitis epidemic in Ustí nad Labem, north of Prague.

Doctors report 30 new cases in the last 6 days alone. Altogether 276 people have contracted the infectious disease in different parts of the city. Of the 30 new cases seventeen are children.

Vaccinations are underway in schools and the locals have been asked to take precautions when visiting crowded places, such as supermarkets and public transport. Doctors say it may take up to two months to contain the epidemic.