Kentucky has now seen more than 2,000 reported cases of hepatitis A since the outbreak began in November 2017.

The outbreak has shown no signs of slowing down, as the state health department's latest report says the two most recent weeks of data show the two highest number of reported cases. Kentucky saw a record 87 reported cases in the week of Sep. 23-29, and there were 83 reported cases from Sep. 30 - Oct. 6.

Some of the hardest hit counties are in southern and eastern Kentucky. Carter County has the highest incident rate with more than four cases per 1,000 people. Other counties with more than two cases per 1,000 people are Boyd, Elliott, Martin, Montgomery and Whitley counties.

14 people have died as a result of the outbreak, and 1,126 people were hospitalized.

You are recommended to exercise good handwashing practices after using the bathroom or changing a diaper. You should also wash your hands before food or drink preparations.

Symptoms of hepatitis A are fatigue, decreased appetite, stomach pain, nausea, darkened urine, pale stools and jaundice.