Should Gyms be
closed?
Dr KK Aggarwal
President CMAAO, HCFI and Past National President IMA
Gyms are not at extra risk. They risk as high as of any
other office. Sweat cannot transmit the virus but high-contact surfaces, such
as barbells, can pose a problem. All fitness centers should step up cleaning
measures to guard against the coronavirus.
There’s a lower risk of picking up the coronavirus at a gym
or health club than at a church service or a temple. These services include being
closer to people.
Only if the community spread has been demonstrated it a time to be more cautious with all types of
exposures, including a gym.
Objects like handles and doorknobs are “disproportionally
affected by hands, and those are the surfaces most likely to have viruses in
any establishment.
All Gyms should use a hospital-grade solution to disinfect
all club areas three times a day, reminding people to stay home if they are
sick and asking instructors to eliminate skin-to-skin contact, like hands-on
adjustments during yoga.
All companies should inform their employees that they are stepping
up its cleaning processes “to keep our facilities a safe and welcoming
environment for all.
Wipe down your equipment after every block, and don’t
hesitate to request a new wipe whenever you need to.
Diluted solutions of household bleach, alcohol solutions
with at least 70 percent alcohol and several common household disinfectants
should be effective against the coronavirus, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
In addition to avoiding frequently handled machines and
equipment, it’s recommended, as always, that you wash your hands often and
don’t touch your face. And if you’re feeling sick, stay home.
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