(KRON) -- Capitola Beach is closed while health officials investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157.
According to Santa Cruz County, the source of the outbreak is still under investigation, but all cases are linked to likely exposures at Capitola Beach.
Santa Cruz Public Health is investigating nine cases involving children from various Bay Area counties.
Anyone who may have visited the beach and has symptoms is advised to contact their health care provider.
Officials said the closure was a precautionary measure while Public Health conducts water testing. People should stay out of the water in posted closure areas.
Symptoms of E. coli include stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever.
Santa Cruz County water updates can be found on the Environmental Health Division's website.
