I finally found an outdoor pool at a nearby gym that also has an indoor pool. I'm so close to signing up, yet nervous. OTOH, I swam in mid-March, when all gyms had to close that evening. Our state was #2 in the nation with COVID cases. We are at an all time low, yet I still feel apprehensive. BTW, the pool is not busy, despite a heat wave all summer, which makes me think that people are fearful. (and fitness center confirmed that)
Would love to hear from swimmers who've been swimming in outdoor/indoor pools. I know the data about chlorine killing the virus, but would feel better knowing swimmers have stayed COVID free.
On the other hand, epidemiologists are saying the microscopic aerosols we exhale can linger in the air for up to three hours.
I find this to be inconsistent with the current claims of wear masks unless you can social distance. The whole 6 feet thing seems to not really fit with the above theory. And I believe them when they say it. The only thing I can figure is that they have also stated it takes a certain number of cells for it to take hold. In that vein, dilution plays a critical role, even indoors. Though if you recall I had stated earlier I thought indoor pools may be better than outdoor pools - I no longer believe that because of the whole dilution affect. So yeah, a strong ventilation system will play a key role in this.
Good job getting your community to mandate the masks. TN had been trending towards GA, too, in both case load, and positions of our respective governors. Fortunately we are FINALLY seeing people start to wear masks around here, due in part to the local health department mandating them. Still maybe 15% or so who disregard it, but better than 90% before the mandate.
On the other hand, epidemiologists are saying the microscopic aerosols we exhale can linger in the air for up to three hours.
I find this to be inconsistent with the current claims of wear masks unless you can social distance. The whole 6 feet thing seems to not really fit with the above theory. And I believe them when they say it. The only thing I can figure is that they have also stated it takes a certain number of cells for it to take hold. In that vein, dilution plays a critical role, even indoors. Though if you recall I had stated earlier I thought indoor pools may be better than outdoor pools - I no longer believe that because of the whole dilution affect. So yeah, a strong ventilation system will play a key role in this.
Good job getting your community to mandate the masks. TN had been trending towards GA, too, in both case load, and positions of our respective governors. Fortunately we are FINALLY seeing people start to wear masks around here, due in part to the local health department mandating them. Still maybe 15% or so who disregard it, but better than 90% before the mandate.
