Fraser Health has ordered all indoor gyms and fitness facilities to close immediately. The order applies to weight training, gymnastics, and martial arts facilities; yoga and dance studios; and similar facilities.
Fraser Health’s chief medical officer Dr. Martin Lavoie is encouraging the businesses to instead connect with clients through online classes.
The order will expire on May 30, though it could be revised or extended. While B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has ordered businesses like spas and salons to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, fitness facilities are allowed to stay open as long as staff and customers follow social-distancing rules. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus