Hi, I Am Chaitanya, 27 Years Old. I Use To

Posted on Sat, 28 Mar 2020

Question: Hi, I am Chaitanya, 27 years old. I use to swim daily in morning. Does COVID-19 spreads through water ? What precautions should I take to avoid infection?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can spread from food and water

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

First few cases were suspected to have spread from food. However human to human spread is mainly from air droplets.
I would suggest you to refrain from swimming for sometime. Although the virus will get killed in swimming pool if it doesnot find host for more than few minutes.

Other precautions include to avoid social gatherings, wash hands frequently with soap and water, cover face with mask, stay home during sickness, avoid travel.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana