Rapid spread of Hepatitis A in Portland's homeless encampments

An outbreak of hepatitis A is spreading through homeless encampments in Portland, with over a dozen cases reported in the past few months. Most of the cases have been detected in the homeless community, but there have also been cases among restaurant employees. Advocates for the homeless attribute the outbreak to a lack of access to clean water. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that can spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food and water. Health officials recommend vaccination as a preventive measure.