Skip to main content

Table 2 Topics and subtopics addressed in included guidance documents (n = 50)

From: COVID-19 transmission during swimming-related activities: a rapid systematic review

Topic (n, %)

Subtopic

Ensuring social distancing (50, 100%)

Capacity control

Distancing measures

Banning/restricting access to certain locations

Banning/restricting access to certain activities

Ensuring personal hygiene (45, 90%)

Promoting personal hygiene practices

Facilitating personal hygiene practices

Ensuring adequate hygiene supplies

Ensuring safe payment procedures

Using personal protective equipment (38, 76%)

Eating and drinking (25, 50%)

Food services

Sharing food

Social distancing

Drinking

Maintaining the pool (33, 66%)

Disinfectants

Maintenance parameters

Filtration and overflow outlets

Cleaning

Quality control

Managing frequently touched surfaces (48, 96%)

Cleaning and disinfecting areas

Frequency of cleaning and disinfection

Handling of towels

Additional control measures

Ventilating indoor spaces (21, 42%)

Screening and management of sickness (45, 90%)

Screening for COVID-19 symptoms and precautions

Symptomatic and high risk individuals

Policies and procedures

Delivering first aid (21, 42%)

Providing first aid

Lifeguard duties

Lifeguard PPE

Lifeguard distancing and contact

Raising awareness (36, 72%)

Channels and content

Location of posted signs

Target audience considerations

Vaccination (3, 6%)