It is unclear how many cases have been linked to “The Gym” in California, but county health officials say an outbreak is considered three or more cases from different homes from a specific location.
“The Gym” did not immediately respond to a request for comment from CNN.
The Pacific Beach gymnasium remained open despite an order to shut down indoor operations to prevent the spread of the virus. The business received a letter on July 23 and was told to close immediately, but did not close until days later, on July 27, county health officials said.
According to San Diego Health Officer Wilma Wooten, any business or entity that violates the order faces a misdemeanor and a $ 1,000 fine.
County officials say they must step up contact-seeking efforts and crack down on heinous violators. They have issued several letters to local companies, including gyms and restaurants.
Fitness centers have struggled to keep clients safe while working indoors.
“We will continue to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our community, and have taken a number of actions at all of our locations, including improved cleaning and sanitation policies and procedures, extensive staff training, physical distancing measures, reducing physical contact points at the club with contactless registration and more, “according to a statement from McCall Gosselin, senior vice president of communications for Planet Fitness.
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