Over 125 campers and adults at a Texas church camp have tested positive for COVID-19, with hundreds more potentially exposed.
At least six cases were among fully vaccinated people and three of the cases were also determined to be linked to the highly contagious Indian 'Delta' variant, health officials revealed.
The outbreak occurred at Clear Creek Community Church (CCCC), in League City, Texas, just southeast of Houston, which held a camp for sixth through 12th graders in late June.
There were over 400 attendees at the camp, which took place right outside of Galveston County, between campers and staff.
Organizers fear that all who attended may have been exposed to the virus, and that people who have been in close contact with children or adults. outside the camp are exposed as well.
Clear Creek Community Church (pictured) in League City, Texas, held a summer camp in late June, and over 125 attendees returned with a positive case of COVID-19. All of the 400 attendees are believed to have been exposed to the virus
'Unfortunately, upon return from camp, 125+ campers and adults reported to us that they tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, hundreds more were exposed to COVID-19 at camp,' said Bruce Wesley, lead pastor of the camp, in a statement.
'And hundreds of others were likely exposed when infected people returned home from camp.'
All church services at all five CCCC campuses have been postponed in the meanwhile.
'From the beginning of the pandemic, we have sought to love our neighbors by practicing strict safety protocols.' Wesley said in his letter to churchgoers.
'We are surprised and saddened by this turn of events. Our hearts break for those infected with the virus,'
The Galveston County Health District was notified of the first positive cased linked
