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A couple who dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus have potentially exposed children in Georgia to the coronavirus.
According to reports, the pair who performed as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for coronavirus.
The two were hired during the tree lighting event in Georgia.
The tree lighting event
In every Christmas event, a Santa and Mrs. Claus is a staple. They sit in a certain area of the event and have children sit on their lap and have a photo taken.
Last December 10, the same thing happened in the tree lighting event in Georgia.
LUDOWICI, Ga. (AP) Dozens of children who attended a tree lighting event in Georgia may have been exposed to COVID-19 after a pair performing as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the virus, officials said.
Commissioners Chair Robert Parker said about 50 children, including his own, took pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, whose names weren t immediately released. Both tested positive after the Dec. 10 event in Ludowici about 46 miles (74 kilometers) south of Savannah.
Parker said the pair, who didn t display any symptoms during the event, portrayed the Clauses for “many years” and had good intentions.
“I have personally known both “Santa” and “Mrs. Claus” my entire life and I can assure everyone that they would have never knowingly done anything to place any children in danger,” Parker said in the statement.
Published Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:05AM EST LUDOWICI, Ga. Dozens of children who attended a tree lighting event in Georgia may have been exposed to COVID-19 after a pair performing as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the virus, officials said. Commissioners Chair Robert Parker said about 50 children, including his own, took pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, whose names weren t immediately released. Both tested positive after the Dec. 10 event in Ludowici about 46 miles (74 kilometres) south of Savannah. Parker said the pair, who didn t display any symptoms during the event, portrayed the Clauses for many years and had good intentions.