swimming in covid 19

SWIMMING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, or water play areas. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine and bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water. Make sure to follow the SOPs out of the swimming pool. “WHO”

PREVENTION

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Wear Mask

One should wear mask when coming to the swimming pool. You can take it off in the swimming pool.

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Shower with soap

One should take a bit long shower with soap before & after entering the pool.

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Filtration of swimming pool

Filtration of swimming pool should keep on 24/7 so water remain circulating.

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Social distancing

outside or inside the swimming pool one should be at min 2m distance. 

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Chlorination of water

Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine/bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Personal towel

One should use own personal towel.


REFERENCES

Center of Disease Control and Prevention

WHO about swimming in covid

University of Central Florida

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