The day care in Vancouver, Washington associated with the recent outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 is to
remain closed while workers continue to undergo testing, according to a report in the Clark County Columbian:
Dr. Alan Melnick, county health officer, said Fletch Family Daycare will remain closed until staff members who have tested positive for
Yesterday, health officials announced an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak amongst children who attended a daycare in Clark County. Daycares are a recognized setting for the transmission of disease, and frequently the transmission has nothing to do with food. Often, the spread of disease is linked to the daycare’s sanitation practices.
A short list of other
The Oregonian reported today that four Clark County children have been hospitalized (3 released) in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 possibly linked to a daycare. The Oregonian reports:
"We don’t see a whole lot of this but it can occur," said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County’s public health officer. He said the health