Public pools
Dr. Cate recommends staying away from public pools these days, even though there isn’t any evidence to suggest that this virus can be transmitted through water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, it can still be risky that’s why it is better to not go.
“Water is a definitely lower risk of transmission for COVID-19 and the chlorine alleviates a lot of the viral load, but if you’re in a crowded pool where everyone’s standing in the shallow end and breathing on each other, that’s not ideal,” says Dr. Cate.
“I think that’s one of the reasons that the pools in New York City are not going to be open this summer is because there was no way to really socially distance everyone from each other.”
If you still want to go just to lay in the sun near the pool, Dr. Vyas suggests that surfaces that people lounge on, like the beach chairs must be cleaned and disinfected frequently, “ideally before and after each person uses them,” she says.
If implementing these safety measures is not possible, then you shouldn’t go, says Dr. Cate and Dr. Vya. However, you can still enjoy a nice dip in the water, as Dr. Cate suggests that beaches are generally safer than pools, because it’s easier to maintain social distancing measures.
“There’s so much more space and so much more water—it’s reasonably safe to do,” she says.
Spas
Most people dream of a relaxing spa session right now, but Dr. Cate suggests that you should think twice before booking these services. However, it all depends on how long you’re planning on staying there and what services you choose.
“Quick services, like a haircut or a manicure, are OK because they require a limited amount of time and as long as both parties are wearing masks, I think it’s fine,” she says.
If you plan on spending a whole day at the spa, better skip it. Also, avoid saunas and steam rooms for the moment.
“The temperature is higher and can potentially create an environment much akin to a petri dish,” Dr. Cate points out. “It’s also really hard to sterilize those areas.”
4 thoughts on “12 Places Doctors Won’t Recommend You to Visit During COVID-19”
So…is there ANY science behind these advisories? Have you noticed that the places that are the most locked down have high rates of infection? Could it be that we humans need to mingle to boost immunity? The six foot thing it totally bogus. I am 63 and go out and live my life. I will NOT WEAR A MASK OUTDOORS. That is just silly.
Well Lee Anne, I would have thought that Darwin Award candidates like yourself would be in short supply during a national pandemic that has claimed 425,000 plus lives… But hey, if the whole “I want the freedom to play Russian roulette with my mortality,” evident narcissism & sociopathy, “I don’t need no fancy book learnin” works for you, well, by all means, you do you.
All of these are very helpful. With very logical reasons. Thanks
Let me guess, you are in the Trump cult………