31 Unvaccinated Children at NY Camp Test Positive for COVID-19

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A sleepaway camp in upstate New York has confirmed that 31 campers, all under the age of 12 and ineligible for vaccination, have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak occurred at Camp Pontiac, which can accommodate up to 550 campers and 275 staff members, and highlights a troubling increase in COVID cases across the United States, largely attributed to the Delta variant and low vaccination rates.

The outbreak was first detected in the girls’ dormitories when nurses observed symptoms of the virus. Initial testing on July 17 returned a positive result, and by July 22, the number of confirmed cases had risen to 31. Interestingly, only four of the older campers, who are eligible for the vaccine, arrived at camp unvaccinated. Among the 275 staff members, just three were not vaccinated. The rapid spread was triggered by a small number of unvaccinated individuals among the total camp population of 875.

Despite the outbreak, Camp Pontiac has chosen not to close. Instead, they have quarantined the 31 infected children along with approximately 80 others who had close contact with them. Out of those in isolation, fewer than 10 are from out of state. Camp officials communicated the situation to families, explaining that they opted to test all unvaccinated campers voluntarily, even though it wasn’t mandated by health authorities. Fortunately, the infected campers are not experiencing severe symptoms and are expected to recover fully.

The timeline for when children under 12 in the U.S. may be eligible for vaccination remains uncertain. President Joe Biden has expressed optimism that the FDA will approve vaccinations for this age group “soon” and mentioned the possibility of mask mandates for younger students in schools this fall. The camp assured families that all campers will be welcomed back after their quarantine, with options for tuition refunds or credits.

New York boasts a vaccination rate slightly above the national average, with around 62% of residents having received at least one dose and nearly 56% fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. In contrast, the national full vaccination rate is about 49%.

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