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Capitola Beach closed after 9 children contract E. coli infection
Capitola Beach is closed as health officials investigate an E. coli outbreak affecting children from the Bay Area.
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KRON4 reported that Capitola Beach has been closed due to an outbreak of E. coli O157 infections. Santa Cruz County health officials are currently investigating the source of the outbreak, which remains unknown at this time.
According to Santa Cruz Public Health, nine children from various Bay Area locations have contracted the bacterial infection. All cases are linked to likely exposures at Capitola Beach.
The closure aims to prevent further infections while officials continue their investigation. No additional details on the source or timeline for reopening have been provided yet.
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