COVID-19 Coronavirus Voluntary Pool Closures
The COVID-19 virus is deactivated quickly using Florida rule-compliant chlorine or bromine concentrations in pools and spas, and there is no evidence it can be spread by treated water per the World Health Organization and the CDC.
Per the CDC: Can the COVID-19 virus spread through pools and hot tubs? There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper operation, maintenance, and disinfection (e.g., with chlorine and bromine) of pools and hot tubs should remove or inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19.
COVID-19 Coronavirus Protect Yourself in Gatherings & Crowds
Mass gatherings can expose people to other’s respiratory aerosols, and for this reason, the White House and the CDC reduced social gatherings to no more than 10 people especially for populations at higher risk.
COVID-19 – Florida DOH Information and Guidance
For additional questions, contact the Department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 1 (866) 779-6121. The Call Center is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Email Inquiries may also be emailed to Florida DOH.