Experts fear COVID-19 social restrictions could lead to more child drownings

Health experts believe child drownings could rise this summer as more families stay home because of COVID-19. The more time families spend in their homes, the higher the likelihood of an accident involving a family pool, according to Jesus Alderete, lead coordinator for Know Before You Go, the water safety program at Children’s Health. “Unfortunately, more so than any other time, in previous years, those risks increase by kids that are wandering…