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Arundel Olympic Swim Center closed Sunday, after staff showed symptoms concerning COVID-19

Posted at 8:12 PM, Jul 12, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-12 20:12:46-04

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Arundel Olympic Swim Center in Annapolis closed Sunday, after the Anne Arundel County Health Department learned that two staff members had symptoms concerning for COVID-19.

Health officials said, they were not at the swim center at any time that they had symptoms and followed proper protocols such as wearing masks, practicing social distancing, proper and frequent hand washing, sanitizing and disinfecting the surfaces in the facility.

The Department of Recreation and Parks closed the swim center, for Sunday only, to clean and to identify any potential exposures.

The Swim Center will reopen tomorrow, Monday, July 13.

The child care facility on site was not impacted by the issue.

The Health Department recommends that everyone use masks, distance, and maintain hand hygiene appropriately and get tested immediately if you have any concerns about exposure or if you have any symptoms of COVID-19.

If you have any concerns, questions or want to be tested, call the Health Line at 410-222-7256 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.