Guyana’s leading muscleman, Kerwin Clarke is ecstatic about the reopening of gyms and fitness centres after seven months of closure.
However, the five-time Mr. Guyana champion implored patrons to be cautious and observe the safety protocols.
“I will give it some time and assess the gyms that I attend to see their best practices,” said the two-time gold medal winner at the CAC Championships.
“Once there is proper sanitization practices by the gym users who will also have to maintain the adequate distance, I think the gyms will be safe to return to,” he declared.
“We just have to ensure that things are done properly and according to the guidelines so they do not revert to closing the gyms again,” he added yesterday.
The father of one also mentioned that persons who believe they may have been exposed to or are exhibiting symptoms of the COVID-19 virus should stay away from the gym.
Clarke 33, is cautiously optimistic that the gym owners and enthusiasts will be disciplined enough to adhere to the safety measures.
According to the new COVID-19 measures which takes effect from today, Gym owners will have the option to reopen their doors to 50% capacity of the building and by appointments only to minimize the risk and spread of the coronavirus.
The operator of a gym and fitness centre shall be responsible for ensuring that their staff and customers comply with the notice and any guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
Sports events are also now permitted subject to the approval of the Minister of Health and in compliance with any guidelines that the Ministry of Health may issue.
Every person or organizer hosting an approved sporting event shall be responsible for ensuring that the measures under the notice, as well as the guidelines that the Ministry of Health may issue are complied with.
