No matter what the CDC says about chlorine killing the virus, my family is very concerned about my return to the pool, due to those who spit, pee, sweat in the pool, and particularly the heavy breathing above the water by other swimmers. Not to mention that they don't 100% believe that chlorine kills the virus, since we are inundated with contradictory recommendations and cautions. Is anyone staying away from pools until it really is "safe" -- the cases don't rise significantly? I worry about being the carrier to my family, esp. my grandson, who I watch and adore. I admit, I'm concerned about safety above the water, no matter what precautions the pools say they are taking. I swam indoors and watched guards look the other way when people don't shower off before getting in, or spit in the pool, and I've seen worse that I won't share here.
Parents
Former Member
Chlorinated water will kill the virus. But the virus can still be transmitted from other swimmers above the water, either on deck or when you are at the wall between repeats. Universal masking (which is not practical in the water) and social distancing reduce the spread. How much risk you are willing to take is an individual decision. But your individual decisions can impact the health of others, including (but not limited to) family members.
I have been swimming in an outdoor 12.5 yard pool within our condo complex. I swim early in the morning and have the pool to myself.
Chlorinated water will kill the virus. But the virus can still be transmitted from other swimmers above the water, either on deck or when you are at the wall between repeats. Universal masking (which is not practical in the water) and social distancing reduce the spread. How much risk you are willing to take is an individual decision. But your individual decisions can impact the health of others, including (but not limited to) family members.
I have been swimming in an outdoor 12.5 yard pool within our condo complex. I swim early in the morning and have the pool to myself.
