Garrett Hep Case Surfaces

Health officials are urging customers of a Garrett bar to get the Hepatitis A vaccine after a possible exposure was discovered at Martin’s Tavern on N Randolph St. Officials say an employee was diagnosed with Hepatitis. The infectious period when the employee worked was two weeks ago. Health officials say anyone who consumed food or drink at Martin’s Tavern on February 7-9 should receive vaccination by tomorrow. Hep A is a viral infection of the liver that can cause loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, fever, stomach pain and more.