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This study looks at a GA camp that opened on June 17 for orientation for 138 trainees & 120 staff members; and on June 21 for 63 campers & 3 senior staff members.
Median camper age -- 12 years old.
Media staff/trainee -- 17
The camp was forced to close June 27 due to COVID-19 https://twitter.com/jaketapper/status/1289253574229102592
Median camper age -- 12 years old.
Media staff/trainee -- 17
The camp was forced to close June 27 due to COVID-19 https://twitter.com/jaketapper/status/1289253574229102592
2/ The camp "adopted most components of CDC’s Suggestions for Youth and Summer Camps to minimize the risk" of COVID-19.
BUT measures NOT implemented included cloth masks for campers; opening windows/doors for increased ventilation in buildings.
BUT measures NOT implemented included cloth masks for campers; opening windows/doors for increased ventilation in buildings.
3/ Moreover, report notes that the campers "engaged in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including daily vigorous singing and cheering."
On June 22, a teenage staffer developed chills and left the next day. June 24 staffer tested positive for COVID-19.
On June 22, a teenage staffer developed chills and left the next day. June 24 staffer tested positive for COVID-19.
4/ Test results were available for 344 (58%) of the attendees; among these, 260 (76%) were positive.
Attack rates:
6-10 years old -- 51%
11-17 years old -- 44%
18-21 years old -- 33%
Attack rates:
6-10 years old -- 51%
11-17 years old -- 44%
18-21 years old -- 33%
5/ Report: COVID-19 "spread efficiently in a youth-centric overnight setting, resulting in high attack rates among persons in all age groups, despite efforts by camp officials to implement most recommended strategies to prevent transmission."
6/ Report: "This investigation adds to the body of evidence demonstrating that children of all ages are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and, contrary to early reports, might play an important role in transmission."
