One Illinois church camp and conference led to 180 positive COVID-19 cases: CDC
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CHICAGO — A central Illinois church camp and conference held in mid-June led to 180 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including among 29 people who were fully vaccinated, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. In late June, state health officials said 85 people had caught the illness following the camp and conference. The new CDC report includes more recent information, as of Aug. 13. The two outbreaks occurred in Schuyler and Adams counties and were tied to those who attended The Crossing Camp in Rushville, between June 13 and June 17, and a nearby men’s...