수영장•바다는 코로나19에 안전할까?<br /><br />The summer season is here in South Korea,... which means beaches, swimming pools, and water parks are all open to the public.<br />But the question remains,... with the COVID-19 guidelines tightly enforced for these places,... will it be enough to keep everyone safe?<br />Lee Seung-jae reports.<br />This is one of the most popular summer destinations in South Korea.<br />Busan's Haeundae beach is normally packed with beach goers,... but with the COVID-19 pandemic,... the area isn't as crowded as it'd normally be.<br />Generally,... many were following the government's guidelines on two-meter social distancing,... while most were seen wearing face masks,... except during meal times and when they were in the water.<br />However,... the big question remains.<br />Is it really safe to visit beaches and swimming pools during the COVID-19 pandemic?<br />According to experts,... if an infected person enters the sea or a pool,... the virus can spread via saliva.<br />However,... when mixed with water,... the density is significantly lowered,... and the risk is greatly reduced.<br />In particular,... swimming pools contain chlorine have a very low chance of spreading the virus.<br />However,... infections are most likely to occur outside the water,... and in crowded environments.<br />Another fear is that mosquitoes,... which are rampant in South Korea during summer,... could spread the COVID-19 virus,... as they can be a carrier of viral diseases.<br />Fortunately,... health experts say there's a near-zero chance that the virus which would have to pass through the mosquito's digestive system could survive in the body,... and transmit it through its saliva.<br />Others say there's still a slim chance that a COVID-19 strain could survive in the mosquito's body,... so it's recommended to do what you can to avoid mosquito bites this summer.<br />Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.<br />
