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title: "Health Authorities Investigate Hepatitis A Cluster Linked to Qormi Eatery"
date: 2026-08-05T14:02:05.872+00:00
updated: 2026-08-09T08:03:15.536+00:00
topics: ["Community", "National", "Health"]
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# Health Authorities Investigate Hepatitis A Cluster Linked to Qormi Eatery

## In brief

- Public health authorities are investigating four confirmed cases of Hepatitis A.
- The cluster of cases has been linked to a specific food establishment located in Qormi.
- Officials are urging individuals who consumed food from the establishment during a specific period to monitor for symptoms.

Public health authorities in Malta have initiated an investigation into a cluster of four Hepatitis A cases. The confirmed infections have been traced back to a food establishment situated in Qormi.

Investigations and contact tracing efforts are currently underway to identify the source and prevent further spread of the viral infection. Necessary public health measures are being implemented by the authorities.

Hepatitis A is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver, causing inflammation. Symptoms can include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-coloured stools, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Officials are advising anyone who may have consumed food from the implicated establishment during the specified period to remain vigilant for these symptoms. Should any symptoms appear, individuals are encouraged to seek medical advice promptly.

Newsbook reported on the health alert, emphasising the call for public vigilance. The Maltese Herald also covered the breaking news, detailing the ongoing investigations by health authorities.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported this development consistently without notable framing differences.

## Updates

- **2026-08-06:** Updated with reporting from Times of Malta and Lovin Malta: the establishment has been identified as Deli & Co, which has issued a right of reply.
- **2026-08-07:** Updated with further reporting from MaltaToday and ONE News confirming the details of the Hepatitis A cluster in Qormi.
- **2026-08-09:** Updated with reports that three additional cases have been confirmed, bringing the total to seven.

## Sources (9, 6 outlets)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/case-four-people-hep-linked-deli-co-eatery-qormi.1132356)
- [The Maltese Herald](https://themalteseherald.com/2026/08/05/breaking-hepatitis-cluster-found-authorities-investigating/)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143639/authorities_investigating_hepatitis_a_cluster_linked_to_qormi_food_outlet_deli__co)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/three-more-hepatitis-a-cases-linked-to-qormi-food-outlet/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/deli-co-responds-to-public-health-notice-over-hepatitis-a-cases/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/irrapportati-erba-kazi-ta-epatite-a-marbuta-ma-ikel-minn-hanut-fhal-qormi/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/health/health-authorities-investigating-hepatitis-a-cluster-linked-to-qormi-food-outlet/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/three-hepatitis-cases-linked-qormi-food-outlet-cluster.1132495)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/health-alert-issued-after-hepatitis-a-cluster-linked-to-qormi-deli/)

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