Locally, Kalamazoo gym officials have been preparing for their own reopening plans amid the pandemic, which includes both health and sanitation precautions.Įndurance Fitness is one facility reopening under the new guidelines. Close steam rooms and saunas, jacuzzies and cold plunge pools.Ensure that ventilation systems operate properly.If patrons are expected to disinfect, post signs encouraging patrons to disinfect equipment. Regularly disinfect exercise equipment, including immediately after use.Mandate wearing of facial coverings at all times except when swimming.Limit capacity in the facility to 25% of the total occupancy limits.Indoor class sizes must be reduced to ten or less.To the extent feasible, configure workout stations or implement protocols to enable six feet of distance between individuals during exercise sessions.Maintain accurate records, including date and time of entry and exit, names of patrons and contact information, to aid with contact tracing and deny entry to any visitor who does not provide at a minimum their name and phone number.Guidelines that facilities must follow in preventing exposure to COVID-19 include, but are not limited to the following: While indoor services are allowed at 25% capacity, the executive order strongly suggests utilizing outdoor fitness classes when feasible – ensuring social distancing and that equipment and supplies are shared to the minimum extent possible, and are subject to frequent and thorough disinfection and cleaning. Under Executive Order 2020-176, these businesses are now allowed to open in some capacity and must follow state guidelines. If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gyms and fitness centers across Michigan are set to reopen today, but they will be required to follow strict guidelines in order to stay open. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Clean and disinfectĬlean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. You must wear a facemask per state mandate. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Cover coughs and sneezesĬover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. Avoid close contactĪvoid close contact with people who are sick Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.Īvoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. For full details visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page on the CDC website: Clean your hands often
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