Seattle (AP) — Bacteria found in the water at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital means no one can take showers or wash hands, at a time when COVID-19 is on the rise.
At least 33 workers and eight staff have tested positive for the virus at Western State Hospital, and on Thursday officials notified staff that test results found E coli in the facility’s water.
A spokesperson said two buildings tested positive for bacteria during routine monthly testing this week. There were no reports of illness from the water, but out of an abundance of caution, a boil-water notice was issued.