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8 SUNY New Paltz Swimmers Contract Mumps

Swimming practice has been suspended for the time being, officials said.

NEW PALTZ, NY — Eight SUNY New Paltz intercollegiate swimming program members have contracted the mumps.

University officials said workouts and swim practice session have been suspended out of caution in order to see if anyone else comes down with the disease, according to an Associated Press article posted at the Poughkeepsie Journal.

Students who are ill have been isolated, AP said.

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For more details, including the status of the Elting Gym pool, read the complete Associated Press/Poughkeepsie Journal article here.

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