According to the Virginia Dept. of Health, a recent cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses stems from the Lake Anna area, with some cases requiring hospitalization.
NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating a recent cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses in people who went to the Lake Anna area for Memorial Day weekend.
According to a June 6 news release from the health agency, some people were diagnosed with Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections, and some cases of gastrointestinal illnesses required hospitalization. VDH said the illness has mostly been reported in children, who all had similar symptoms.
“We hope that those hospitalized continue to recover and can return home to their families soon,” Rappahannock Health District Health Director Olugbenga O. Obasanjo, MD, wrote in the news release. “This is an ongoing investigation with the health department, and we will likely continue to learn about the situation in the coming days.”
Situated between Richmond and Culpeper, Lake Anna is a popular …
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