Czech Republic Faces Hepatitis a Outbreak: Spread at Famous Christmas Market in Prague City Centre Is Imminent

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The Czech Republic is facing the worst hepatitis A outbreak since 1979, and the numerous Christmas markets in December threaten further spread of the virus, according to the news program Tagesschau. This year, 32 (mostly elderly) men have already died from the virus in the Czech Republic.

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Due to hepatitis A, German media are warning of the risks they say are associated with visiting Christmas markets in Prague. The tabloid Bild writes about the deadly danger lurking between the svařák and the trdelník. The public news website Tagesschau writes that although hepatitis is spreading in the Czech Republic, there is no serious danger if basic hygiene rules are followed. The Czech Republic is now facing what is probably the largest hep…