What are the guidelines for the use of face masks in public pools during the COVID-19 pandemic?

See full answer• Encourage use of cloth cloth masks among staff and patrons. Cloth masks should be worn in addition to staying at least 6 feet (a few inches longer than a typical pool noodle, both in and out of the water) apart from people you don’t live with.• Advise staff and patrons wearing cloth masks not to wear them in the water. A wet cloth mask can make it difficult to breathe and likely will not work correctly. This means it is particularly important to maintain social distancing when in the water.• Encourage everyone to bring a second (or extra) cloth mask in case the first one gets wet. Provide staff and patrons with information on how to properly wear, take off, and clean cloth masks. Remind staff and patrons not to touch their cloth masks when wearing them.

Can the virus that causes COVID-19 spread through drinking water?

The virus that causes COVID-19 has not been detected in drinking water. Conventional water treatment methods that use filtration and disinfection, such as those in most municipal drinking water systems, should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.

Should you wear a face mask when you go swimming?

Wear face mask before entering the pool and right after swimming. (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not advisable to wear face coverings in the water. Cloth face coverings can be difficult to breathe through when they’re wet.) 2.

What happens if you wear a face mask while wet?

Face masks help to stop the spread of the coronavirus, but you may want to keep yours dry. That’s because health experts warn against wearing face coverings while they’re wet.

Should you throw away your face masks?

The Centers for Disease Control encourages them to throw away face masks that “become moist, damaged, visibly soiled, or difficult to breathe through.” To avoid wearing a wet mask, the CDC recommends everyone dry reusable face masks well after washing them.

How do I take care of my face mask?

Keep your mask on until you have finished your trip, errand or work shift. You can remove it outside, once you are away from others, or in your car on your way home. Don’t forget to bring your mask inside to be cleaned. If you wait to take your mask off until you have returned home, it may be easier to put it directly into the laundry.