To take my daughter swimming

"And that’s exactly the reason why the government will be forced to lock us down completely for weeks, because of people who ignore current guidance to minimise non essential social contact. This doesn’t include going to school (for now) but absolutely does include taking a toddler for a swim."
I dont agree. Lockdown will likely come anyway. It will already be part of the plan at some point, when it is needed. They wont be "forced to" because of people still going out. They are still allowing people to go out.

As schools are still open and a lot of people who are not able to work from home are still going to work, personally I don’t see an issue - do what you feel comfortable with. I am healthy and without symptoms so am continuing to do what I would do normally, just taking care to avoid large groups and upping hygiene such as washing hands etc. My personal view is that anyone who is low risk and without symptoms should be trying to keep as normal a routine as possible to support local business etc. Anyone who is high risk and/or with symptoms should of course isolate as per guidelines.

During the day it may be quiet at pools, in the evening there will be hundreds of kids club training.

Our local swimming pool has closed as of today

It’s no more dangerous than going to someone’s house

Which is also not advised.

I'm surprised so many people are referring to council run pools. Thought most councils had sold off their leisure services. Most lifeguards are students on casual contracts so probably will be not going in. That will be why some are closing.

"It’s no more dangerous than going to someone’s house"

"Which is also not advised."

No it's not?

The same people going swimming and the such will be on here in a few weeks moaning they have caught it off someone.

Im in Ireland schools,pubs,restaurants even gyms are shut now.I only go out when completely necessary and 2 of my kids have had a fever over the weekend.No sore throats or coughs though.And they havent been out since last week.

I wouldnt risk going to non essential swimming.I mean why risk it.

A few years ago a viral infection effected most of the yr3 & yr4 at DS’s school. They were all ok on the Friday but on the following Monday they had less than 20% attendance in those year groups.
It was fairly obvious why it had spread so quickly they had all been involved in the yr3 &4 swimming gala on the Friday afternoon.
It was actually very similar symptoms to Corona virus obviously not the current one but probably one of the other strains that causes croup.
Children are useless at infection control measures however hard you try. If I was taking my child to a pool at the moment I would literally put them in a sealed bin bag in the car take them through the changing area straight to the pool and then drop them in the pool. The chlorinated water of the pool is probably safe but every other surface is on the way is not.

Tabbymumz - going to peoples houses is actually discouraged.

Twelve, thanks for posting, that's quite motivating. I know my daughter is going to be very 'difficult' and that will help to remind me why we're doing it.

I had an email from my gym/pool this morning saying it was safe to use the pool but to stay 2m away from other swimmers at all times! How the F* are swimmers passing one another in lanes supposed to stay 2m apart? Personally I think it's a cop-out on the company's part. (Large multinational by the way.)

Tabby you need to read the government advice.

People shouldn’t be meeting up at all unless it is essential. That doesn’t matter whether it’s in a house or a pool.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

Sorry just to clarify I wouldn’t drop them in the pool in the sealed bag. That would be irresponsible 😁.
I really think that the BBC should be making public information videos demonstrating how easily this virus can be spread. Rather than sitting around on sofas tweeting.
I am amazed by how little people know about infection control.
After this is all over we all may become a little over the top but it will hopefully have a massive impact on the spread of flu and norovirus next winter.

My daughter has physio for a hip problem and part of that is swimming.

Her paediatrician and physio have both said to keep swimming as long as the lessons are still being provided. To just practice good hygiene before and during the lessons.

Pool had closed off every other changing cubicle last night so there was gaps, and put hand santitiser inside the cubicles too.

For now DD is still swimming as I'm following medical advice.

Purple daisy....

"Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous coughAvoid non-essential use of public transport, varying your travel times to avoid rush hour, when possibleWork from home, where possible. Your employer should support you to do this. Please refer toemployer guidancefor more informationAvoid large gatherings, and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, bars, clubsAvoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social mediaUse telephone or online services to contact yourGPor other essential"
This is the government guidance for most people. The further social distancing guidance is for people in the soecial category list.

In our area all swimming lessons are cancelled until further notice. Best thing to do.

The very first sentence of the document I linked to says “This guidance is for everyone”.

And further on... You should contact your regular social visitors such as friends and family to let them know that you are reducing social contacts and that they should not visit you during this time unless they are providing essential care for you.

People should not be meeting up unless it’s essential. That includes in each other’s houses.

There was a bus driver on the radio this morning saying he HAS the virus and is still driving the bus as he cant afford not to the other alternative is £94.25 SSP.. his rent is £1200 a month . He hasn't told his bus company he will lose his home if he doesn't work .
Seems like people are doing as they please

I’m taking both mine to their swimming lessons, until told otherwise

"And further on...You should contact your regular social visitors such as friends and family to let them know that you are reducing social contacts and that they should not visit you during this time unless they are providing essential care for you."

This bit is for people in the special category.

@TabbyMumz

Did you actually read the document? Not skim it but read it word for word. It says this:

What is social distancing?
Social distancing measures are steps you can take to reduce the social interaction between people. This will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

They are:

Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough
Avoid non-essential use of public transport, varying your travel times to avoid rush hour, when possible
Work from home, where possible. Your employer should support you to do this. Please refer to employer guidance for more information
Avoid large gatherings, and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, bars, clubs
**Avoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media
Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services
Everyone should be trying to follow these measures as much as is pragmatic.

We strongly advise you to follow the above measures as much as you can and to significantly limit your face-to-face interaction with friends and family if possible, particularly if you:

are over 70
have an underlying health condition
are pregnant
This advice is likely to be in place for some weeks.

tabby you’re wrong.

Maybe the film on this Bbc page will help explain it...

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/health-51915302

If you’re in a vulnerable group definitely no.

If not then you’ll have to make a decision weighing up the risks and benefits for your situation. The advice is to do what is pragmatic for his group.

Chlorine does kill viruses but there are other factors to consider like how close you could be to someone in the changing room.

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