Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children has now been spotted in 20 countries, WHO says

Mysterious hepatitis outbreak in children has now been spotted in 20 countries, WHO says Eight more countries have reported cases of a mystery hepatitis in children in the past week, the World Health Organization has confirmed.

It brings the total number of countries with cases to 20.  Globally, 228 children have been sickened with an unusual form of the liver disease and another 50 suspected cases are being probed. The Daily Mail

See also: 

• At least 228 probable cases of child hepatitis so far: WHO Reuters
• Explainer: Scientists investigate hepatitis outbreak in children in Europe and US Reuters