Is our great game of SQUASH a breeding-ground for the Covid-19 Coronavirus!?
Perhaps...but not necessarily so!
Unfortunately...squash is played (mostly) indoors, which is a natural environment for spreading ANY disease!
However...there are protective measures that can be taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 while playing squash.
First and foremost...the entire venue must be thoroughly and regularly
cleaned! All surfaces must be sanitized and the air circulated well.
Secondly..."playing" the game between two "strangers" is NOT
recommended. If siblings and/or (tested negative) members of the same
household want to "play" squash, that's fine, but not with others! Self
or solo-practice is also fine, as long as it's in a "clean" and "safe"
environment!
What about "playing" squash-tournaments, middle, high-schools or
college squash!? These activities are NOT recommended for a number of
reasons!
This is where the Covid-19 Coronavirus can rapidly be spread most! With
two "strangers" playing squash in an enclosed area, the chance of
spreading the disease is just too feasible! This would and will be true
if and where "spectators" are involved! This should also be avoided!
So...what are the prospects and future of "playing" the game of squash. Not bright...to be sure!
Until such time that a vaccine can be developed and administered to the
public at-large...like for diphtheria, small-pocks, polio, pneumonia or
the flu, "caution" MUST be the word!
