Since when will they operate and what will be the measures – Coronavirus – 24 hours

This Saturday was published in the Official Gazette the resolution taken by the Ministry of Health to authorize the operation of gyms throughout the country, in the framework of the coronavirus pandemic.

However, this It will only run for communes that are in Phase 4 of the Step by Step plan onwards and under a series of strict sanitary measures.

Authorization It will come into effect from this Monday, October 19 and the event was highlighted by the Minister of Sports, Cecilia Pérez.

“We were eagerly awaiting this news to make room for other types of spaces to play sports. We are now calling for people to be aware and commit to respecting the operating rules of gyms, it depends on everyone that we can continue to advance the Step by Step Plan, “he said.

In addition, he added that “we are very happy that today the reopening of the gyms has been announced in the Official Gazette. We know that there was concern in the union and especially in athletes, to return to activity.”

– The use of dressing rooms or closed places that are not essential for the operation of the gym will not be allowed.

– The exercise machines will have to be located at least two meters apart.

– There must be a maximum of one person for every 10 square meters in engine rooms.

– In group classes there may be a maximum of 10 people, who will have to maintain a distance of two meters from each other.

– People who attend must spend a maximum of one hour in the gym, participating in a single activity or room.

– In addition, it will be required to sanitize the rooms and that they be ventilated for 30 minutes.

Thanks to the responsibility of many Chilean men and women we advance #Step by Step 🤩

Today the resolution of the @ministerioshealth that authorizes the opening of gyms open to the public from Phase 4 of the Plan #Step by Step of the @Government of Chile 🇨🇱 pic.twitter.com/6NYmu4yG1p

– Cecilia Pérez Jara (@ ceciperez1) October 17, 2020