YEREVAN, JULY 15, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian Healthcare Ministry issued a warning to beware and avoid water-borne diseases during summertime in recreational and resort areas.

The Ministry warned of possible bacteria presence in waters in recreational areas – due to the usage of lakes and river waters for swimming pools.  The announcement also stresses the presence of chemical disinfectants in swimming pools.

According to the announcement, the bacteria and chemicals are dangerous in case swallowing water, inhaling aerosols, during hot-bath therapy and swimming pool activities, of contact with contaminated waters of fountains, lakes, rivers or oceans.

Dangers and risks include gastrointestinal, skin, ear, eye, respiratory, neurological infections development. More often diarrhea is documented.

Bacteria and diseases maintain viability during hot weather, particularly in aquatic environment.

The Ministry urges to beware of water-borne diseases in recreational and resort areas.