Noah's Ark Closed Due To Coronavirus Infections

WISCONSIN DELLS, WI — One of Wisconsin's most popular water parks is closed Monday and will be closed until further notice after two employees tested positive for COVID-19, park ownership said.

Noah's Art Waterpark announced the closing in a Facebook post over the weekend, and sent out subsequent updates continuing the closure through the week.

It is not publicly known whether the employees became infected with the coronavirus while on the job or outside of work.

The U.S. Center For Disease Control says researchers have yet to see evidence that COVID-19 can spread through pools, hot tubs or water parks, such as Noah's Ark.

"Currently, there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people through recreational water. However, it is important to limit close contact with people outside of your home when visiting public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds, as well as natural bodies of water—like beaches and lakes—to slow the spread of COVID-19," according to a frequently-asked-questions section on the CDC website.

Here is the statement that was published by Noah's Ark ownership over the weekend.

Two Noah’s Ark Waterpark Team Members have tested positive for COVID-19. As a precaution, the management team has decided not to open the park today 8.1.20

The first and foremost priority of Noah’s Ark is the health and safety of our Guests and Team Members. Since opening this summer, Noah’s Ark has implemented extensive safety protocols, including temperature checks for all Guests and Team Members, requiring face coverings, increased cleaning and disinfection protocols, promoting social distancing, and limiting attendance. We will work closely with the Sauk County Health Department and other experts on any additional recommendations at this time. The park will undergo a thorough cleaning and sanitization today, and will be closed until further notice. We will provide more information on reopening as soon as possible. We apologize to our Guests who intended to visit today, and thank them for their patience and understanding.