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Evanston Beaches Open For Swimming July 1

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The City of Evanston is notifying residents and visitors of important health and safety policies that will be implemented at public swimming beaches this season to protect visitors and staff. Evanston beaches open to swimming on Wednesday, July 1. Patrons are advised to review these health and safety policies prior to visiting: Those who are sick or who live with a vulnerable family member should stay home. Beaches will be limited to 50 percent capacity in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines to accommodate social distancing. Capacity limits vary by beach; staff will monitor and restrict admission to comply with these limits. Patrons must maintain a six-foot distance from those outside of their household while at the beach. Face coverings must be worn when entering the beach, interacting with staff, and while on the beach when maintaining a six-foot distance from others is not possible. Children age two or under and those who cannot wear a face co...
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North Kingstown Town Beach reopens for swimming

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Staff Writer Sunday Jun 28, 2020 at 9:01 AM Jun 28, 2020 at 3:11 PM The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening North Kingstown Town Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels, according to a news release. There are no beaches closed as of Sunday afternoon. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe swimming throughout the summer. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401) 222-2751. The release also reminds beach-goers to follow the coronavirus guidelines and maintain social distancing and wear a face covering in bathrooms, concessions areas, or parking lots during busy times. However, face coverings are not required when ...
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Illinois Swimming Pools Water Parks Allowed to Reopen at 50% Capacity

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illinois swimming Illinois Swimming Pools, Water Parks Allowed to Reopen at 50% Capacity Under state guidelines, groups should be limited to 50 people or fewer Published 5 hours ago• Updated 5 hours ago Swimming pools, water parks, splash pads and beaches were allowed reopen at 50% capacity Friday as Illinois entered phase four of its statewide reopening plan, according to state health officials. Swimming facilities are required to have plans for physical distancing in areas where people line up to use a water slide, lazy river, or other water features, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Equipment such as rafts, tubes, and lounge chairs must be sanitized between each use.  Local ...
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'It's not rocket science': COVID-19 survivor asks public to wear masks

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Tommy Shapard says he thought he was going to die from COVID-19 in March. Now, he's asking the public to wear masks to slow the spread of the virus. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Exactly three months ago Thursday, Tommy Shapard filmed videos of himself saying goodbye to his wife and three kids in the hospital. He thought COVID-19 was going to kill him. "I'm so proud of all of you and all that you've done," he said in one of the videos. Three months later, Shapard said his recovery is going well. He said he's able to go on walks, swim and go to the gym. "After a good workout, I feel good, and I think I'm slowly improving," he said. ...
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Are "Self-Rescue" Swim Classes For Kids Safe?

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On the last day of her ISR swim lesson,  Maria Feeney's one-and-half-year-old daughter Biella picked out a Sophia the First dress to wear. Later that day, as Feeney watched, an instructor placed a dressed Biella in a pool face down multiple times: once, while seated facing the water, another while seated with her back to the water, a final time dropped into the pool feet-first from above. Each time, Biella successfully flipped over and floated on her back. She passed with flying colors. By age two, she was swimming the length of a pool underwater independently. In recent years, videos have circulated online of infants during swim lessons, face down in pools, struggling to flip over as adults stand by, eventually making it to their back and floating serenely. For some this is a sight of abject horror and obvious neglect. For those familiar with ISR swim lessons, it's simply how the process works. Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) is the largest source for self-rescue lessons. The o...
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Boating and swimming safety tips while on the lakes this summer

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Texas Game Wardens recommend wearing a life jacket, avoiding alcohol and knowing how to swim before hitting the water. SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Now that summer is here, more people are cooling off by the rivers and lakes.  "The lakes are especially packed right now," Todd Long, Texas game warden serving the Gregg County area, said. "Not only is it summer time, the kids are out of school, but we have the added crowds from the COVID-19 pandemic." Game Warden Long recommends boaters and swimmers conduct a checklist before hitting the water. "First and foremost wear a life jacket, slow down, use common sense, common courtesy," Long said.  ...
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How Will Coronavirus Protocols Work At Wayne Swimming Facilities?

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WAYNE, NJ — With both James W. Roe Memorial Pool and Captain Michael Kilroy Memorial Park open daily beginning this week, swimming in Wayne Township has started for the summer, but it will look different this year. The coronavirus pandemic has delayed the opening of public and private swimming pools across the state, and now as these facilities begin to reopen, it will be with a new set of rules and regulations. Wayne Township has posted the guidelines on their website, and they include everything from pool access to cleaning and disinfecting to what to do if lightning strikes during pool hours. (Yes, the coronavirus has even shifted weather policies.) Below are some highlights of the new regulations: Pool entry will be done one group at a time. Guests will form a single file line, adhering to socially distanced floor markings. The pool is members only until further notice, meaning guests will not be granted entry. Guests must maintain six-feet of distance from each other on the pool d...
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