Street coronavirus: Swimming pool remains open as chlorine will help kill the virus

Strode Swimming and Fitness in Street remains open as Swim England has stated that the water and chlorine in pools helps kill coronavirus.

Fusion Leisure, who run Strode Swimming and Fitness, and Swim England are both following Public Health England's advice that it is safe to keep pools open.

The Pool Water Treatment and Advisory Group (PWTAG) has been in contact with Public Health England regarding novel coronavirus.

A spokesperson for PWTAG said: "Public health opinion is that it is generally safe to go swimming at this time.

"Water and the chlorine within swimming pools will help to kill the virus.

"However, visitors to swimming pools are reminded to shower before using the pool, to shower on leaving the pool and to follow the necessary hygiene precautions when visiting public places to help reduce the risk of infection."