Recovering swimmingly from COVID-19

摘要

We live in uncertain times. In spite of some easing of lockdown restrictions, currently swimming and spa pools are closed to the public but, when they are allowed to re-open, operations will change for the foreseeable future. Whilst chlorination will inactivate the viruses in pool water, preventing it from spreading in changing rooms and other areas around pools remains a concern. Swimmers may have to arrive in their costumes, additional hygiene measures will be needed and the number of people in the water at any time will have to be limited to allow for social distancing. All of this will impact on the economic viability of the pool and Olympic gold-medallist Duncan Goodhew, who is president of the Swimathon charity, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that 10% of the UK's public pools may not be able to reopen.