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On May 14, Gov. Mike DeWine announced that beginning Tuesday, May 26, public and club pools that are regulated by local health departments are permitted to reopen if the facilities can meet required safety protocols.
Prior to DeWine’s announcement, the city of Urbana and the local YMCA said the pool would be closed, but they said they would reconsider.
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“Our primary concern is for the safety of our patrons and staff, and unfortunately it takes more than just chlorine and sunshine to ensure that,” the post said.
Guidelines for pools from the Centers for Disease Control include disinfecting frequently touched surfaces such as handrails, slides, door handles and chairs, modifying layouts to allow members of different households to maintain six feet from each other and encouraging patrons to maintain six feet apart from non-household members even in the water.
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