Dr. Agapkin commented on the fears to be infected with coronavirus in the sea

From 1 June in some regions of Russia was opened a sanatorium, people hope that when the resorts will be lifted the majority of restrictions because of the coronavirus, they will be able to go to sea.

How big is the risk of Contracting coronavirus, swimming in fresh or salt water? About it on air of TV channel “Russia 1” TV viewer asked of the doctor-rehabilitologist Sergey Agapkin.

the Doctor replied that in a moist environment, the virus is indeed quite feels good.

“And if a large number of people bathing in a small and stagnant pond, the risk of infection is great enough, says Dr. Agapkin. — But in the sea a lot of water, and even if the virus is there, it is eroded to such concentrations that cause infection can not.”

“you must Choose between bathing places where is not so crowded. This will be enough,” advises the expert.