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Does the sars-cov-2 virus survive in saltwater swimming pools?
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Not sure: Th chlorine will probably kill it though.
Answered 4/25/2020
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SARS-CoV-2: I have not been able to find any literature about salinity and survival of COV19-19 virus (except that gargling with salt water will not prevent or treat infections). However, the bromine and chlorine used in traditional pools will kill COVID 19.
Answered 5/18/2020
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