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Sep 12, 2020

Tasmanian Government allows conditional reopening of 24/7 gyms

Safety / Wellness / Government / Fitness

The Tasmanian Government has announced that with COVID-Safe plans now agreed, 24/7 gyms will be permitted to open without supervision from next Thursday 17th September.

The strengthening of COVID-Safe protocols in gyms including a focus on density, physical distancing, contact tracing, cleaning and hygiene arrangements enables the reopening of 24/7 operations - a decision that will be welcomed by the fitness industry and gym patrons.

Tasmanian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Jane Howlett notes “We know from public health advice and evidence from other jurisdictions that gyms can be at higher risk of COVID-19 transmission, and that is why it is so important to have appropriate and consistent protocols in place to enable gym patrons a safe fitness environment.

“I acknowledge this will be a relief to many Tasmanians who have been unable to use their memberships out of hours during this time, and I am pleased the new protocols have been agreed by Public Health and Worksafe Tasmania following discussions with the fitness industry.

Minister Howlett urges gym operators and their patrons to comply with the operating protocols that have been circulated to the fitness industry and added “it takes all Tasmanians to keep our state safe, and I remind Tasmanians to please exercise good hygiene, practice physical distancing, stay home if you’re unwell and get a test, even if you have mild symptoms.

Image: Tasmanian-based Zap Fitness 24/7

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