E. coli Outbreak At Va. Boy Scout Camp

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Public health officials have confirmed 15 cases of E. coli among dozens of people sickened after attending a popular Boy Scout camp in Virginia.

They say 14 Boy Scouts and one adult contracted the infection.

Health officials have not yet identified the source of the E. Coli.

They say 50 to 60 scouts reported being ill after attending the camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Nine have been hospitalized.

There was no word on their conditions.

An investigation continues.