Visit our live blog for the latest updates Coronavirus news liveBut what are the restrictions on other exercise venues such as swimming pools – will they stay open? In areas that are under tier one and tier two, all gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools can stay open provided they follow the latest social distancing guidelines. Even in the strictest lockdown tier, it’s likely many pools will still stay open for select groups. Even if pools close, lessons for young people and school sessions are expected to stay open (Picture: Getty)If a swimming pool facility can prove that they can provide a safe, socially distanced session, it’s likely they can stay open, for example. AdvertisementAdvertisementSchool swimming pools canremain open for educational purposes in all areas.

Source: Metro October 18, 2020 09:01 UTC