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Water Mine Family Swimmin Hole in Reston. Photo courtesy of Water Mine.
There was so much we didn’t know about the transmission of Covid last summer, and, out of an abundance of caution, public pools and waterparks in this region did not open.
This year is different: Most pools and waterparks are open. But, if your kids aren’t vaccinated, should you go?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website: “CDC is not aware of any scientific reports of the virus that causes Covid-19 spreading to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, water playgrounds, or other treated aquatic venues.” Also encouraging, according to the CDC: “Proper operation and disinfection of pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds should kill the virus that causes Covid-19.”
Monday, May 31 at 9 AM
Friends of the National World War II Memorial will host a special morning event at the Independence Avenue, Southwest landmark, during which WWII veterans will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Freedom Wall. The commemoration is free and open to the public to attend in-person (registration required) or you can watch it on Facebook Live here.
The Military Women’s Memorial
Monday, May 31 at 4 PM
At the gateway to Arlington Cemetery, the Military Women’s Memorial will hold its own ceremony. The event is free and open to all, and features speakers from each branch of the military who will acknowledge the women who have died in service to the country by placing rose petals along the memorial.