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Get pumped, New York.
Gyms, which have been closed in the state since mid-March to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, will be allowed to open again as soon as Monday and no later than Sept. 2, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced.
But a quick gym workout won’t be back to normal anytime soon. Here’s what you need to know before you head to a health club to sweat off the “Quarantine 15.”
What will gyms look like when they reopen?
Mr. Cuomo’s announcement came with some new rules. Gyms will be limited to a third of their capacity, and they need to maintain a sign-in sheet to help contact tracers in case of a virus outbreak. Air filters must be able to help prevent the transmission of viral particles. People must wear masks at all times (yes, even on the treadmill).
It wasn’t immediately clear if gym owners would need to make other changes, like installing plexiglass barriers between machines.
Local elected officials can stop gyms from holding indoor classes. In New York City, a City Hall spokesman said in a statement that indoor pools and fitness classes won’t be allowed to operate just yet.
Why did New York take longer than most states to reopen gyms?
At least 43 states and Washington, D.C., have allowed gyms to reopen to some extent, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, a nonprofit trade group.
Mr. Cuomo said that he was allowing gyms to reopen now because New York has kept its positive coronavirus test rates at about 1 percent since June. Still, he warned that gyms have been “problematic” in other states.
[Is it safe to go back to the gym?]
Health clubs in New Mexico and California have been linked to coronavirus cases, and health experts have been worried about the risks of exercising indoors and sharing equipment. Epidemiologists have also warned that the risk of transmission is higher indoors.
What else is reopening?
The city’s museums and cultural institutions can reopen on Monday. Masks are compulsory, and museums must keep the occupancy at 25 percent. Institutions must use a timed ticketing system to regulate the number of visitors.
Last week, Mr. Cuomo said bowling alleys could reopen statewide, but with every other lane blocked off to ensure social distancing.
What businesses are staying closed?
Though every part of New York is in the final stage of the state’s reopening plan, several businesses remain closed.
What we’re reading
The New York police have failed to hand over records and videos to investigators at the Civilian Complaint Review Board. [The City]
Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged tighter restrictions on the Police Department’s use of facial recognition software after the arrest of a prominent protester. [Gothamist]
The TikTok user who went viral for diving into the Hudson River said she did it for the likes. [NJ.com]
And finally: Taking her place at the head of the class
The Times’s Gia Kourlas writes:
An aspiring ballerina starts out bright and shiny, a vessel of faith and devotion. But little by little, as disappointments mount and personal tragedies overwhelm, faith and fortitude can crumble. That glow can fade.
It’s hard for any dancer. What happens when that dancer is Black?
Aesha Ash, who grew up in Rochester, N.Y., attended the esteemed School of American Ballet, the academy of New York City Ballet, and had a leading role in its annual Workshop Performances. Then she took the natural next step: She joined City Ballet, in 1996.
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from MetNews https://metnews.pw/n-y-gyms-can-reopen-under-these-new-rules/
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