Indoor Exercise Increases Risk of Corona19 Infection

Indoor Exercise Increases Risk of Corona19 Infection

When an infectious disease like Corona 19 is in full bloom, many people decide to exercise because they want to protect their health. However, indoor sports facilities can be a hotbed for the spread of corona19. The anti-corruption authority emphasized 'social distance' with the Corona 19 deterrence policy, and strongly urged the suspension of indoor sports facilities as well as religious and entertainment facilities.

Recently, the results of epidemiological investigations supporting this have been released that Corona 19 is also well-infected for young and healthy people, and it has been shown that the virus spreads significantly, such as spreading to the fourth infection. The “Weekly Health and Illness” published the results of analyzing cases of corona19 group outbreaks due to the Zumba dance class at Cheonan. A total of 116 people related to Zumba Dance were born on March 24, after the first confirmed on March 24. Eight first confirmed patients were infected with the first preachers who did not know who was at the National Zumba Dance Workshop. As these 8 people gave Zumba dance lectures at fitness centers, etc., group infections spread to students, family, and acquaintances.




“Vigorous exercise in closed space, increased risk of group outbreak”

The epidemiological investigation team of the Central Defense Response Division said, “Even a healthy person increases the risk of corona19 group outbreaks by violent physical activity in an enclosed space. Because it is an aerobic exercise. " The epidemiological team analyzed that the way Zumba dance progressed was caused by the onset of the corona 19 propagation of droplet infection, leading to group outbreaks.

Until now, infectious diseases have been known to have a high risk of group outbreaks in environments where many people, such as hospitals, religious facilities, and call centers, are dense and exposed to drops (splash). However, there is also a risk of group outbreaks in healthy people who exercise intense aerobic exercise. The epidemiological investigation team said, "We could confirm that even in the healthy general population using physical education facilities, the spread of droplets can infect the majority."



On the other hand, the government is implementing intensive 'social distance' from March 22 to April 5, limiting the operation of some facilities and industries with high risk of infection, and staying out of the house as much as possible to refrain from going out. We ask that employees minimize contact with each other. Focusing on social distance management In the second week, we urged us to observe personal hygiene practices such as washing hands and coughing while refraining from activities that could lead to close contact in closed places such as religious events and indoor sports facilities.

<Action Guidelines>

① Postpone or cancel unnecessary outings, gatherings, eating out, events, travel, etc.
② If you have fever or respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, muscle pain, etc.), do not go to work and rest at home.
③ Refrain from going outside except purchasing daily necessities, visiting medical institutions, and commuting.
④ Avoid physical contact such as shaking hands with others, and keep a distance of 2m.
⑤ Complying with personal hygiene rules such as washing hands and coughing.
⑥ Disinfect and ventilate the surrounding environment every day..