Tag: COVID-19
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Laurie Lawrence – Spring Swim Safety | Studio 10
There are fears a generation of children is at risk, as lockdowns kill off swimming classes. Learn-to-swim schools have been closed for months in some states, so what can parents do to keep their kids safe.. in and out of the water? We’re joined by legendary swimming coach Laurie Lawrence from his school at Burleigh…
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Pandemic Fortitude Reflected in Paralympics Pool Return, Says Paralympic Swimmer Ellie Robinson | The Independent
Paralympic swimmer Ellie Robinson said she had aimed to “reflect the strength of the nation†through the coronavirus pandemic with her hard-fought performance at the Tokyo Games.
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Lifesavers Worried About Kids Missing Out on Vital Swimming Lessons During Lockdown | 7NEWS Australia
Lifesavers are worried lockdown closures could have a dire knock-on effect this summer. With swimming lessons canceled, children are missing out on vital training.
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Heping Island Park Saltwater Pools Reopen With COVID Prevention Measures in Place | Formosa TV English News
The saltwater pools at Keelung”s Heping Island Park are open once again. After three months of restrictions, the park is now allowing swimmers to come for a dip, with COVID prevention measures firmly in place. The park has scheduled five daily sessions capped at 100 swimmers each. Early Friday morning, many eager swimmers arrived at…
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New Hope YMCA Shares Ways to Swim Safely | CCX Media Community News
With the COVID-19 delta variant causing increased concern, YMCA New Hope Aquatics Director Meagan Matrejek says there are ways to reduce your risk. Safety measures include showering before and after you get in the pool and bringing your own equipment. Matrejek also says it’s always a good time to brush up on how to respond…
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Swimming Pools Reopen After Three Months Shut Under COVID | Formosa TV English News
After three months, swimming pools are finally about to reopen. Health Minister Chen Shih-chung announced the partial reopening of pools from Aug. 10, to the delight of the industry. There are lots of rules to adhere to, and visitor numbers will be curtailed. But many swimming schools are relieved to reopen at all. We visited…
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Malaysian Man Fails Again in Attempt to Swim Around Pandemic Travel Restrictions | South China Morning Post
A Malaysian man has again failed in his bid to evade pandemic travel rules by swimming across the Penang Strait. The first attempt by the 28-year-old in July 2021 landed him in hot water for violating travel bans. His second try on August 2 was made aboard a styrofoam raft, which failed to get him…
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Inside the Most Protested Olympics Ever | VICE News
Tokyo’s residents took great pride in the Olympics when they last had the hosting gig back in 1964. This time, the Games are happening even though polls say 80 percent of Japan opposes them. And the reasons run deeper than the pandemic.
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Tokyo Olympics Underway Amid COVID-19 Controversy | CBS Evening News
The Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan kicked off with an opening ceremony in a largely empty stadium Friday. The events are being held despite immense scrutiny from the Japanese public, who are dealing with a surge of coronavirus infections. Jamie Yuccas has more.