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Capitola Beach closed after E. coli outbreak may have exposed at least 9 children
KSBW • • health
Key Points:
- Capitola Beach in California has been temporarily closed due to an E. coli outbreak that exposed nine children from Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area, with two hospitalizations reported but no deaths.
- Health officials closed the beach as a precaution to prevent further exposure, although some visitors still entered the water despite warnings.
- Investigators have collected soil, water, and fecal samples for analysis by the CDC to identify the outbreak's source, but results and reopening timelines remain uncertain.
- Santa Cruz County Health Officer Lisa Hernandez emphasized prioritizing public safety and expressed hope to reopen the beach once it is deemed safe.
- Warning signs about the closure will remain posted until health authorities lift the restrictions.
