Yay Or Nay? Drinking From A Water Fountain During A Pandemic
- 4 years ago
So far, there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be transmitted by the water from water fountains.
But according to HuffPost, experts say the virus may linger on surfaces.
Therefore, it's best to avoid fountains if you can, or to limit any direct contact when using them.
Filling a water bottle from a fountain, instead of drinking from it, means you won't leave saliva on the fountain. That makes it safer for you and for others.
The CDC says schools and businesses should check fountains for other safety issues before they reopen.
Prolonged closures could increase the risk for Legionnaires’ and other diseases, as standing water in plumbing systems can create bacteria growth.
But according to HuffPost, experts say the virus may linger on surfaces.
Therefore, it's best to avoid fountains if you can, or to limit any direct contact when using them.
Filling a water bottle from a fountain, instead of drinking from it, means you won't leave saliva on the fountain. That makes it safer for you and for others.
The CDC says schools and businesses should check fountains for other safety issues before they reopen.
Prolonged closures could increase the risk for Legionnaires’ and other diseases, as standing water in plumbing systems can create bacteria growth.