India, May 9 -- Health authorities in Los Angeles County have declared a Hepatitis A outbreak following a sudden spike in reported cases, raising concerns of broader community spread. The virus, which affects the liver and is highly contagious, has shown a pattern that suggests growing transmission beyond traditional high-risk groups, as reported by Newsweek.

Since the start of the year, health officials have recorded nearly 30 confirmed cases-exceeding what is typically reported over several months. Alarmingly, a significant portion of recent cases involves individuals with no clear links to known risk factors such as homelessness, incarceration, or drug use. This trend has prompted urgent action from local health agencies to prevent fu...