4th death related to Hep A in Martin County
Martin County, Fl- There has been a 4th death related to the Hepatitis A outbreak in Martin County. This is as the number of confirmed cases in the county also rises up to 24.
The FOURTH DEATH from Hep A has hit Martin County. Details are coming in and being released to the public shortly. This is 4 too many. @WPTV @MeghanWPTV @pbpost @TCPalm I spoke to the new FL Surgeon General and he assured me he is aware and now on top of the situation
— Rep Toby Overdorf (@TobyOverdorf) June 21, 2019
The health department is urging everyone to get vaccinated, but other government officials are saying that’s not good enough.
Looking forward to working with Dr. Rivkees and stopping the Hep A outbreak. He called me yesterday and I'm encouraged by our conversation. @GovRonDeSantis #HepA
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Dr. Scott A. Rivkees as Florida Surgeon General https://t.co/pV8ZEe637a
— Rep Toby Overdorf (@TobyOverdorf) June 22, 2019
Sheriff William Snyder has offered the use of his deputies to try and track down the source of the outbreak, while State Rep Toby Overdorf says that Florida’s State Surgeon General is being brought in to discuss an action plan moving forward.
