Popular Virginia lake being tested after swimmers report E. coli infections and hospitalizations

LAKE ANNA, Va. (AP) — Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections. The Virginia Department of Health says nine of the cases involving swimmers at Lake Anna have required hospitalization. The health department said Thursday most of the 20 cases are children. An additional 10 cases are still under investigation but  E. coli infections have not been confirmed. The exposures were between May 27 and June 4. E. coli infection can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and fever. The Department of Environmental Quality conducted water testing at the lake on Tuesday, but those results are still pending.