Bell County Health District was notified to seek direction on what measures needed to be taken for the day camp, according to the release. Health district officials advised the city to follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines, which are published on the CDC Web site.
Parks and Recreation Services marketing coordinator James Stafford said the camp was operating as usual on Thursday afternoon.
“I just got back from there, and the kids were having lunch and having a good time,” Stafford said. “I know that right now we’re in the process of trying to provide information to parents and making sure everyone is aware of it.”
The city manager, parks director and other supervisory staff briefed the city’s day camp workers on the situation Thursday morning and provided them with the Bell County Health District and CDC information and guidance.
“The safety and well-being of the children who attend our day camps and other programs are always of paramount concern to us,” City Manager David Blackburn said. “Following the advice and medical protocols of our local Health District and the CDC is the best way we can continue to address that priority.”
The day camp medical protocols recommended by the CDC have been engaged for all city day camps and program activity areas.
Health district officials urged the city not to panic or be alarmed about the reported case.
There are 49 confirmed H1N1 cases in Bell County and more than 1,300 in Texas.
While any flu-like illness can potentially be of concern, the potency of the H1N1 virus has been typical of most flu viruses. The Bell County Health District stressed the need to follow the personal hygiene recommended measures, as well as the day camp medical protocols.
