On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Provincetown public health officials announced that patrons who dined at The Red Inn in Provincetown between April 30 and May 15 could have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus. Patrons are advised to contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible to discuss a potential exposure. If you are a food handler (either paid or unpaid) and believe you have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus, call your healthcare provider or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at (617) 983-6800 immediately or call the Barnstable County Care Line at (774) 330-3001.
NOTE: Individuals infected with Hepatitis A virus are infectious to others two weeks before they develop the initial symptoms of jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes).
The Red Inn is cooperating fully with officials in the public health investigation.
For further information on this case, please visit the Provincetown Health Department Website. You can also read the recent press release issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) at: State health officials warn of potential exposure to Hepatitis A after infection in food service worker in Provincetown | Mass.gov
Interested in getting a Hepatitis A Vaccine? Barnstable County’s Public Health Nursing Division will be offering Hepatitis A vaccines at a local health fair taking place at the Provincetown Town Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, June 18, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Click HERE to register! PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this clinic by June 13, 2025.
