Health officials are warning families in Long County, Ga., about dozens of children's potential exposure to COVID-19 after a Dec. 10 tree-lighting ceremony, reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The event was in Ludowici, Ga., where about 50 children took a photo with Santa. After the event, health officials learned the man and woman posing as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for COVID-19. The two were not displaying any symptoms at the time of the event, according to Long County Commissioners Chair Robert Parker.
"While this is cause for concern, I feel that it is important to note that exposures happen every day as we go about our day to day lives, often without any knowledge," Mr. Parker told the Journal-Constitution. "Proper CDC exposure guidelines should be followed if your child was exposed, however I do not feel this incident is cause for panic."
Long County schools are asking parents to keep any affected children home until after the new year.
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