As coronavirus spreads, is it safe to go to the gym? - NBCNewsBETTER
The chlorine in the pool will likely inactivate the virus, so doing laps is probably less of a concern, Ison said.
“The bigger issue is that you have to change in the shared locker rooms, and people are often touching the mouth, nose and face and then maybe touching the lockers,” he noted.This seems to be the best bet. Sunlight is “nature’s greatest disinfectant” because the ultraviolet light inactivates bacteria and viruses, said Joseph Fair, a virologist, epidemiologist and NBC News Science contributor.
When exercising outside, there are also fewer people close enough to you for their respiratory droplets to reach your body when they sneeze or cough.Going to a restaurant or cafe: In general, it’s safe to go out to eat, Ison said. The cooking process will inactivate the virus. But if there’s someone sick sitting next to you or working at the eatery, ask to move or don’t eat at that establishment.
Getting a haircut: That’s slightly lower risk because it’s just you and the hairdresser, Ison said. But stay away from sick clients and wash your hands after touching anything in the waiting area. “If the barber is sick, I probably wouldn’t get my hair cut that day,” he noted.
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