Corona Lock in Lower Saxony: why fitness studios are closed

Lower Saxony / Hannover: they were one of the first parts of economic life that Crown measurements were affected: Gyms. Now the studios have to close again. Also in Lower saxony The McFit, Injos, or Kieser Training branches are affected by the measures. In North Rhine-Westphalia, fitness studios have already protested the possible decision in advance.

“This is precisely the wrong signal and an unreasonable disadvantage for people who consciously want and must strengthen their immune systems at this time,” the association writes. But how true is it that in Gyms indeed Crown extends?

Corona in Lower Saxony: How high is the risk of infection in gyms?

In changing rooms, small rooms or areas of the GymsWhere there is little ventilation, the aerosol load is high. The risk of dealing with Crown infection is increasing, says sports scientist Michael Despeghel in an interview with “Spot on News.” But: the training areas are designed in such a way that “cross ventilation” is possible. According to the expert, this is “absolutely necessary to drive away aerosols.” Of course, you can wear a mask during training. The protection corresponds to that of the premises of a shopping center.

Norwegian Health Ministry: The risk of corona in gyms is low

A study by the Norwegian Ministry of Health concluded that the Risk of corona infection in Gyms It is low. So the findings also have to Lower saxony a relevance. In 3,764 participants, an infection could only be detected in one man. However, the participant got infected at work. If the hygiene concept worked, the risk of infection was negligible, according to the study.

Corona closure in Lower Saxony: why are gyms closed?

But why Gyms in Lower saxony closed, if with a functional hygiene concept it is insignificant Risk of corona infection Present? This could be because health authorities are no longer able to follow up on contacts. According to a survey conducted by the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung”, just over 60 percent of the cases in Hesse could no longer be traced. In Baden-Württemberg the value is almost 56 percent, in Bavaria even 80 percent. Therefore, these infections could be attributed to fitness studies.

Corona lock: fitness studios in Lower Saxony are also affected

At the summit of the crown crisis between the federal and state governments on Wednesday (October 28, 2020) it was decided that, among other things Gyms must close from November 2, 2020 to the end of November; this also applies in Lower saxony. By the way: not only Gyms they are expected to close. A brief description of other stores and businesses that will be closed.

The first details had already been leaked before the peak of the crown crisis. In the event of a crown lockdown, drastic rules threaten Lower Saxony. (Moritz Serif)

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