COVID-19: Abu Dhabi lists precautionary measures for reopening swimming pools in hotels

• Swimming pool water quality test must be conducted before resuming operations • All staff, including swimming instructors and lifeguards, should undergo CovID-19 testing prior to reopening, and test on a bi-weekly basis afterwards • Temperature checks must be done on all individuals (staff, guests, contractors etc.) before entering the hotel facilities • Guests, staff or contractors showing flu-like symptoms are to be denied access to the hotel premises • Number of guests allowed to use the swimming pool at any one time shall not exceed its set capacity of 50% • Signs detailing the capacity level must be displayed at the entrance • Sunbeds and loungers are to be placed 2m apart • Physical distancing markings of 2m should be clearly defined on the ground • No physical contact between swimmers allowed • Guests should maintain 2m distance from others at all times inside and outside the pool. Members of a single group (up to 4 members) can be seated together • All guests and staff are required to wear masks at all times, which can only be removed during any activity which requires body and face submersion • Outside showers can be used and operated, one person at a time • Changing rooms, lockers and shower facilities are permitted on the condition that cleaning and disinfection is performed after every use and physical distancing must be maintained at all times • Hand sanitisers must be made available at various locations inside the facility • All sunbeds/loungers must be sanitized after each guest use • Ensure cleaning and sanitising of all facilities daily after opening hours • A clear, colour-coded notification is to be placed on sunbeds/loungers to indicate that the sunbed/lounger is ready to occupy • Encourage guests to use 'Smart’ payments methods