50 kids in Georgia potentially exposed to COVID-19 after Santa, Mrs. Claus test positive
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Volunteer Allan Victor, dressed as Santa Claus talk with children during an event at the Bento Bicudo neighbourhood to distribute food and toys in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Carla Carniel)
and last updated 2020-12-15 10:55:02-05
Dozens of children in South Georgia were potentially exposed to COVID-19 at a Christmas celebration last week after it was later discovered that Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus had tested positive for the virus.
Long County, Georgia â a county located about an hour west of Savannah â hosted its annual Christmas parade last Thursday which included a tree lighting and a photo opp with Santa.
By Bill Galluccio
Dec 15, 2020
Close up portrait of funny old bearded surprised Santa Claus wearing costume, glasses, face mask looking at camera standing on Christmas red background. Covid 19 coronavirus safety protection concept.
Dozens of children may have been exposed to COVID-19 following a Christmas celebration in Georgia. Officials said that the couple who dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the coronavirus two days after the parade and tree lighting ceremony, where they posed for photos with at least 50 kids.
Officials said that the couple, who has not been identified, did not show any symptoms during the event.
By Bill Galluccio
Dec 15, 2020
Close up portrait of funny old bearded surprised Santa Claus wearing costume, glasses, face mask looking at camera standing on Christmas red background. Covid 19 coronavirus safety protection concept.
Dozens of children may have been exposed to COVID-19 following a Christmas celebration in Georgia. Officials said that the couple who dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the coronavirus two days after the parade and tree lighting ceremony, where they posed for photos with at least 50 kids.
Officials said that the couple, who has not been identified, did not show any symptoms during the event.
Santa and Mrs. Claus may have exposed 50 kids to COVID-19 at Georgia event
The couple who played Santa and Mrs. Claus at a Christmas parade and photo-op in Georgia last week tested positive for COVID-19 two days later. Author: TEGNA Updated: 12:08 PM EST December 15, 2020
Dozens of children were possibly exposed to COVID-19 at a Christmas event in southeast Georgia after having their photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who later tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Long County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas parade on Dec. 10 in Ludowici, followed by a tree lighting an opportunity for kids to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Two days later, the couple who portrayed the jolly couple tested positive for COVID-19 after receiving a rapid test, according to WTOC.
By Bill Galluccio
Dec 15, 2020
Close up portrait of funny old bearded surprised Santa Claus wearing costume, glasses, face mask looking at camera standing on Christmas red background. Covid 19 coronavirus safety protection concept.
Dozens of children may have been exposed to COVID-19 following a Christmas celebration in Georgia. Officials said that the couple who dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the coronavirus two days after the parade and tree lighting ceremony, where they posed for photos with at least 50 kids.
Officials said that the couple, who has not been identified, did not show any symptoms during the event.