A new case of hepatitis A has been confirmed in an employee at Zippy’s in Kapolei.

The state Department of Health said Saturday the latest hepatitis A victim worked at the Kapolei Zippy’s at 950 Kamokila Blvd. The employee worked evenings and nights at the sit-down dining section and bakery of the restaurant (and did not work at the fast-food window) on Aug. 14, 18–19, 21, 23, and 25–26, according to officials.

“This case is a reminder that even though contaminated scallops have been removed from the market, the long hepatitis A incubation period means we must continue to remain vigilant for new cases,” said state epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park. “DOH will continue to work with the public and businesses to prevent further illness.”

An outbreak of hepatitis A on Oahu has sickened more than 241 people.

The likelihood that customers of the business will become infected is very low, according to the department. Most people do not get sick when an employee at a restaurant has hepatitis A. However, if an infected food handler is infectious and has poor hygiene, the risk goes up for patrons of that restaurant.

Symptoms of hepatitis A infection include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, diarrhea and yellow skin and eyes.

While vaccination provides the best protection, frequent hand-washing with soap and warm water after using the bathroom, changing a diaper, and before preparing food can help prevent the spread of hepatitis A. Appropriately cooking foods can also help prevent infection, according to the Health Department.

Additional information about hepatitis A is provided on the DOH website at health.hawaii.gov/docd/hepatitis-a-outbreak-2016/.

Unvaccinated individuals should contact their health care providers about the possibility of receiving hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin, which may provide some protection against the disease if administered within the first two weeks after exposure.

For a list of vaccinating pharmacies, visit health.hawaii.gov/docd/files/2013/07/IMM_Adult_Resource_List.pdf or call the Aloha United Way information and referral line at 211.