I believe it is set up so that they have two swimmers per lane, but they start at opposite ends of the pool, so they are never next to each other. No circle swimming. Yes, they couuld pass at water level, but given the chlorine there with all the chop, I don't think it would be a risk. Especially since the exhalation is underwater and the air goes through all that cholorinated water before getting in the air.
So far, it has not helped our state. All the SES teams I've been on calls with are being told they are following the governor's guidelines. My understanding is taht KY is petitioning to get an exemption for swim teams. Would love for TN to do that - the other states in SES (AL and FL) are open for swimming. Those of us in TN are trying to organize open water swims, eithier officially or unofficially.
Is the contact time of air being exhaled underwater sufficient to remove COVID before it bubbles to the surface? My suspicion is that the answer to that question is no. You could be correct on all accounts. I'm just thinking very conservatively about the risks of intense exercise in close proximity to other persons.
I believe it is set up so that they have two swimmers per lane, but they start at opposite ends of the pool, so they are never next to each other. No circle swimming. Yes, they couuld pass at water level, but given the chlorine there with all the chop, I don't think it would be a risk. Especially since the exhalation is underwater and the air goes through all that cholorinated water before getting in the air.
So far, it has not helped our state. All the SES teams I've been on calls with are being told they are following the governor's guidelines. My understanding is taht KY is petitioning to get an exemption for swim teams. Would love for TN to do that - the other states in SES (AL and FL) are open for swimming. Those of us in TN are trying to organize open water swims, eithier officially or unofficially.
Is the contact time of air being exhaled underwater sufficient to remove COVID before it bubbles to the surface? My suspicion is that the answer to that question is no. You could be correct on all accounts. I'm just thinking very conservatively about the risks of intense exercise in close proximity to other persons.
