'Stay within your depth': Swimmers urged to stay safe while adhering to social distancing

Water Safety Ireland is urging people not to swim somewhere unsafe because they're trying to keep apart from people during the pandemic.

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Water Safety Ireland is urging people not to swim somewhere unsafe because they are trying to keep apart from people during the coronavirus pandemic.

It says high tides and strong rip currents, because of the new moon, mean there is a higher risk of drowning accidents.