Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky, UN health agency says

ASSOCIATED PRESS • November 30, 2020

As several European countries have suspended access to the ski slopes to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief said the risk of catching COVID-19 while skiing is likely minimal. Dr. Michael Ryan said, “The real issues are going to come at airports, tour buses taking people to and from ski resorts, ski lifts … and places where people come together.”