Maybe it’s the summer interns, but reporters in Washington state should know that E. coli O157:H7 is a bacterium, not a virus. The crap that passes for journalism.

Whatever it’s called, two children at a third day care operation in Kittitas County are suspected of having contracted E. coli (not a virus, as repeatedly stated in this story).

The third facility, Foursquare Church Daycare and Preschool in Ellensburg, will remain closed through Friday, said Amy Diaz, spokeswoman for Kittitas County Public Health.

Eight youngsters have been confirmed to have the virus bacterium since the first case was reported June 25. Six additional cases are suspected, with test results pending.