UPDATED | 24 Taco Bell employees have been given the preventative vaccination for Hepatitis A

The Warren Taco Bell is now open for business and 24 employees have been given the preventative vaccination for Hepatitis A.

A Warren Taco Bell is being thoroughly sanitized, and a worker is on leave, following a reported case of Hepatitis A. 

Taco Bell Corporate communications officials say one confirmed case of Hepatitis A has been reported at the Elm Road location. 

Meanwhile, another eight employees who were showing symptoms have been tested for the virus, according to the Warren City Health Department. However, those results have not yet come back from the hospital. 

The Ohio Department of Health says Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable liver disease that usually spreads when a person ingests fecal matter - even in microscopic amounts - from contact with objects, food or drinks contaminated by the stool of an infected person.  

Hepatitis A can also be spread from close personal contact with an infected person, such as through sex.

Symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, low appetite, stomach pain, nausea, clay-colored stools, and jaundice.  People with hepatitis A can experience mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.

People at increased risk for hepatitis A in this outbreak include:

• People with direct contact with individuals infected with the virus
• Men who have sex with men
• People who use street drugs whether they are injected or not
• People who are incarcerated
• People experiencing homelessness
• People who have traveled to other areas of the U.S. currently experiencing outbreaks

The Ohio Department of Health says vaccines are available for those who think they are at high-risk. 

In addition, those who believe they may have been exposed to a person with Hepatitis A may also be candidates for a post-exposure vaccine. ODH says if you believe you've been exposed to Hepatitis should contact their healthcare provider. 

The Warren City Health Department says simply eating at the restaurant is not a cause for panic. 

The employee who tested positive for Hepatitis A reportedly presented to the hospital. The Warren City Health Department was then contacted early Saturday morning. 

Warren Health Commissioner Robert Pinti says that since the initial symptoms can mirror those of many other illnesses, there's no knowledge of how long the employee had been sick. 

Pinti says customers who ate at the store should watch for symptoms including; fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain, urine that appears dark, or jaundiced skin. 

Anyone who begins showing symptoms should see their family physician. 

Testing to find out if a patient has Hepatitis A usually includes a blood sample. 

In addition to watching for symptoms, Pinti said those with concerns could also call the Warren City Health Department for more information. 

The Ohio Department of Health declared a statewide community outbreak of hepatitis A after observing an increase in cases linked to certain risk factors since the beginning of 2018. 

As of October 29th, Trumbull County had already reported four cases of Hepatitis A. Statewide there have been more than 750 cases, resulting in 477 hospitalizations, and one death. 

According to a company statement, the franchise began working immediately with Taco Bell and local health officials. 

The statement from Taco Bell continues saying, "The team member in question is on leave and won't return to work until cleared by medical professionals.  All team members currently working at this restaurant have been offered vaccinations, and the restaurant was thoroughly sanitized.  Additionally, all team members have been offered further training on illness policies and procedures. Ensuring the health and wellbeing of our team members and our customers is our highest priority, which is why we are taking this matter so seriously."