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Vomit apocalypse camp now hit with E. coli - exiled kids have nowhere to go, as rich parents holiday in Europe
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A gastrointestinal outbreak recently affected Pennsylvania’s Tyler Hill sleepaway camp, with one camper testing positive for an E. coli strain believed to be spread through person-to-person contact, not food or water.
- Camp officials reported only one confirmed E. coli case and stated the child had mostly recovered; antibiotics were not recommended, and the case was reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
- Parents and alumni raised concerns about the camp's handling of the outbreak, alleging delayed communication, overcrowded infirmaries, and campers being sent home without guaranteed accommodations.
- The camp increased sanitation measures, including enhanced cleaning, outdoor meals, and water testing claims, though some parents questioned the accuracy of these claims and the professionalism of the cleaning staff.
- Camp officials warned alumni about the outbreak hours before an event, advising vulnerable individuals to avoid attendance, which some criticized as insufficient notice given the ongoing illness among campers.
