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He The Ministry of Health published this Monday the protocol for the use of public and private pools and located in condominiums, whose main objective is to “establish preventive measures to reduce the risk of contagion” and which must be followed by both bathers and workers at the site.
The document, available on its Minsal website, states that “The maximum capacity allowed will be calculated in relation to two factors: recreation areas (terraces and / or gardens) and useful surface of the pool (pool). For the calculation of the capacity of the enclosure, the most unfavorable surface between these two will be used, assuming an area of 1 person every 10m2 for each of these territories “.
To avoid crowds in the enclosure, the protocol recommends implementing a system of advance reservation and online payment; asks to restrict the number of accesses available and only leave the main accesses enabled; enable an exclusive door for entry and another for exit and establish hand disinfection mechanisms in each one (alcohol or alcohol gel).
At the same time, it recommends implementing two daily shifts for the use of the swimming pools and an intermediate cleaning and disinfection shift in which there is no public access.
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“A swimming pool protocol will be published for the implementation of sanitary measures”
“On cinemas and theaters, it is allowed to open from Step 4 of Initial Opening”
“We have implemented a protocol for gyms with sanitary measures from Step 4.” pic.twitter.com/2CNa04l4WN
– Ministry of Health (@ministeriosalud) October 26, 2020
Regarding common areas, the Minsal text indicates that “In the enclosure a distance of 1 linear meter must be maintained between individuals” Y “The use of the mask is mandatory at all times, except when entering the pool.”
Besides this, the length of stay of a person in the pool “is recommended to be controlled”, in order to avoid crowds.
It also adds that “it is recommended to avoid the use of furniture that is removable in the common areas around the pool, such as tables and chairs”, and “The use of slides and water games is prohibited.”
Similarly, it prohibits the entry “with objects that can be shared, such as balls, inflatable objects or other similar objects.”
Furthermore, it points out that “The dressing rooms of the enclosure may not be used.”
For pool workers, protocol dictates that “ pool officials and the lifeguard they must have training on management and prevention of Covid-19 “.
Likewise, it recommends “carrying out a body temperature control and / or visual review of the general state of health of all the people who enter the place. In case of presenting symptoms, prohibit their entry.”
In this regard, remember that the main symptoms are: fever, that is, having a body temperature of 37.8 ° C or more; cough, shortness of breath (dyspnoea), chest pain, sore throat when eating or swallowing fluids (odynophagia), muscle aches (myalgia), chills, headache (headache), diarrhea, sudden loss of smell (anosmia) or taste (ageusia).
⚠ The management and prevention protocol is now available on our website of the Ministry of Health # COVID-19 in swimming pools 🏊♀🏊♂.
For more details and what protocols must be met, go here: https://t.co/doyiQxAJKD pic.twitter.com/MQRcTBLUte
– Ministry of Health (@ministeriosalud) October 26, 2020
FIVE COMMUNES ADVANCED TO INITIAL OPENING
The Ministry of Health reported this Monday that during the last 24 hours there were 1,505 new infections by Covid-19, reaching 503,598 total cases.
In the case of the deceased, 59 deaths adding a total of 14,877 across the country since the beginning of the pandemic.
At the moment, there is 730 hospitalized, of which 91 are critically ill patients. While there 374 mechanical fans available.
Regarding the plan “Step by Step”, five communes of the Metropolitan Region entered this Monday, at 05:00 hours, to the phase Initial Opening: Vitacura, Peñalolén, Lampa, Calera de Tango and Alhué.
“We are working with gyms and restaurants, because they can start to work but with certain capacities and that means agreeing. We have five officials who are in commission of services of the Seremi de Salud, who can carry out audits and even initiate sanitary summaries in the cases that are required, “said the mayor Carolina Leitao (Peñalolén).
In parallel, five other communes of Santiago went to the stage Preparation of the “Step by Step” plan: La Florida, Pudahuel, Macul, Cerro Navia, Peñaflor and Peñaflor.
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