Cases of mysterious Hepatitis reported in 5 Ky. counties

The Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed six cases of a mysterious form of Hepatitis have now been reported in Kentucky.

The cases—all of which were found in children 10 or younger—have been reported in Bourbon, Jefferson, Lyon, Meade, and Todd counties.

Jefferson County has two possible cases under investigation.

Gov. Beshear says he plans to discuss this during his Thursday afternoon news conference.

The World Health Organization reported 650 probable cases in children between April 5 and May 26.