WASHINGTON – Children attending summer camps may be within 3 feet of each other, but must wear masks to limit the spread of COVID-19, according to new guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . , released on Saturday, are eagerly awaited by parents as the end of the school year approaches. The agency said their camp advice matches their evidence of social distancing in schools, with at least 3 feet between children and at least 6 feet when eating and drinking. Camp counselors and other adults should stay at least 6 feet from infants and children, the CDC said. Summer camp activities should be held outdoors as much as possible, and if indoors, doors and windows should be left open when possible, the CDC said. Group events and large gatherings should be avoided, he added. COVID-19 vaccines are on the rise across the country, but young children are currently not licensed for the three vaccines approved in the United States. Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE’s COVID-19 vaccine is cleared for use from 16 years of age, and approval is now sought for children ages 12 to 15. Moderna Inc and Johnson & Johnson are studying their vaccines in children . The CDC has said that while fewer children have fallen ill with COVID-19 compared to adults, they can still become infected with the coronavirus and spread it to others, and can sometimes have serious results.
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