Climbing Chalk and Corona Virus

The Association of British Climbing Walls has made a preliminary announcement of the effect of climbing chalk on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The preliminary results are promising. They showed a significant reduction in the infectious virus on a plastic surface dusted with chalk.

The complete report is expected in early August.

This is important information for operators. Proof that chalk can reduce the possibility of transmission from one common surface could reduce staff and participant concerns of virus infection in adventure parks and climbing gyms.

The ABCW press release can be seen here.