Summer Camp Re-Opens after Swine Flu Outbreak
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Updated: 4:30 AM Oct 11, 2009
Summer Camp Re-Opens after Swine Flu Outbreak
Things are getting back to normal Monday at a local summer camp in Kanawha County after an outbreak of swine flu.
Posted: 10:52 AM Jun 29, 2009
Reporter: Anna Baxter
Email Address: anna.baxter@wsaz.com
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CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Things are getting back to normal Monday at a local summer camp in Kanawha County.

Tyler Mountain YMCA in Cross Lanes closed last week after dozens of possible swine flu cases were reported. The camp has already had three confirmed cases.

Health officials say it can take up to four days for the symptoms of the virus to show, so the YMCA decided to close the camp to keep the virus from spreading.

A spokesperson with the YMCA tells WSAZ.com the facility was thoroughly cleaned over the weekend. The campers' parents were also asked on Monday to fill out a questionnaire to make sure their children weren't experiencing any of the virus' symptoms. The "Y" also took the children's temperatures.

John Giroir says attendance appears to be back to normal at the summer camp.

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Posted by: Annette on Dec 16, 2010 at 03:53 PM

As a parent, it is such a relief to know that the “Y” sprung into action as soon as the swine flu cases were verified. Imagine how more widespread the illness would have become had the “Y” not closed and sanitized the premises. By taking action as soon as the children exhibited symptoms. The YMCA really does live up to its time-honored reputation.
Posted by: Matt Peterson on Feb 11, 2010 at 01:46 PM

First of all thanks a lot for the useful information. It is really sad indeed that due to the swine flu a summer camp was closed for a week. On the other hand I think, that people, especially children should avoid to be in contact with other persons because then they have the bigger risk to catch a swine or stomach flu. Our health is the most important thing in the life so we should try to save it. I hope that after several months we have a contact with other people and our friends could without any fear. Thanks a lot one more time for the interesting post and I will be waiting for other great news from you in the nearest future.
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