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On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread in public spaces and how to prevent the spread. I even teach a course called “The …

A 9-year-old Harrisburg-area girl died after an incident in Hersheypark’s Boardwalk wave pool,, pictured here. Kali Stiffler The 9-year-old girl who died at the Boardwalk at Hersheypark this week was a member of the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH), according to a spokesperson. Tilak Niroula, chairman of BCH, said the girl’s death marks an “unimaginably difficult time” in their community. …

Hersheypark’s wave pool in 2019.Photo Courtesy of Matthew Krupp A 9-year-old girl was in Hersheypark’s wave pool before she died Thursday, the park confirmed. Derry Township Police Chief Garth Warner confirmed the girl had fallen unconscious before being rushed to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where she died. Her name and cause and manner of death have …

Hersheypark’s wave pool in 2019.Photo Courtesy of Matthew Krupp Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with additional information from Hersheypark. Hersheypark’s wave pool is closed on Friday, a day after a 9-year-old child died after an incident in the water park. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may …

9-Year-Old Girl Dies in Wave Pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania  The New York Times 9-year-old child dies at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania  NBC10 Philadelphia 9-year-old dies after incident at Hersheypark  fox43.com Child, 9, who died at Hersheypark was ‘limp’ when dragged out of wave pool, horrified witness says  New York Post 9-year-old dies after incident at Hersheypark’s water park in Pennsylvania  CNN Source link

Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish.  While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne illnesses tied to pools and …

How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine  The Conversation I don’t swim in your toilet; don’t pee in my pool!  104.5 WOKV More Than Half of Adults Admit to Peeing in Pools, Survey Finds  Mental Floss Cruise Guests Debate Peeing in Pools and the Safety of …

New York AP  —  More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the US and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported. The recall covers a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002. According to Monday notices published by …

Jason Breen is no stranger to wildlife encounters. As an avid surfer and water sportsman, he’s seen lots of marine animals around his home in Sydney, Australia. In fact, a few years ago, a humpback whale rocketed out of the water right in front of his board. When Breen recently heard about a huge animal trapped in a tidal pool, …

Dog parents need to take care of their furry friends’ needs, whether it be big or small. Apart from meals and medicine, owners also need to make their playtime as engaging as possible for their canine companions. A recent clip on social media captured a similar moment, with the pet parents doing something unique for their pups’ pool time. The …