Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1694853831566.pdf (Antigua and Barbuda)
MINISTRY OF HEALTH CENTRAL BOARD OF HEALTH Guidelines for Fitness Centers  The Fitness Centre must be thoroughly cleaned with detergent and water and subsequently disinfected before resuming operation  Employees and Gym Members MUST NOT report to work/to the gym if they have symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or loss of the sense of taste/smell.
If in doubt call the COVID Hotline at 462- 6843  Gym Owners can consider the use of a touchless infrared thermometer to check the temperature of Gym Members each day before they enter.

Any person who has a temperature of 99°F and above, should not be allowed to return until they have no fever and no evidence of COVID-19 symptoms.
*Follow guidelines on Taking Temperature  Employees must wear their facemask while at work  Wearing a facemask is not mandatory while exercising  Gym Member MUST perform hand hygiene before entering and leaving the Fitness Centre.
Either by washing their hands under running water using liquid soap for a minimum of 20 seconds, or using an alcohol based hand rub of 70%  Owners must provide hand sanitizer at key points in the facility  There must be crowd control at peak hours (early in the morning and in the evening) to achieve physical distancing.

Limit the capacity to 10-15 persons at a time during peak hours.

 Gym Members waiting to enter the gym can do so in their vehicle or wait in a designated area with markings 6ft apart.
 The equipment in the fitness centre should be of an impervious material to facilitate easy cleaning and disinfection.

 Consider workout lengths of maximum 1 hour to avoid unnecessary exposure, decrease congestion, allow for a faster rotation, and to allow for disinfection.

 Gym Members are advised to walk with their own disinfectant wipes or liquid to disinfect the equipment they come in contact with before and after use.
 Gym Owners must provide disinfectants for disinfecting the equipment, which should be applied using a disposable cloth or paper towel.
 When disinfecting the equipment allow for a 30 seconds contact time before utilizing the equipment  Use only one piece of equipment at a time 1 Guidelines for Fitness Centers  Space out accordingly benches and cardiovascular equipment  Rooms utilized for aerobic classes and yoga must have markers 6ft apart on the floor to achieve physical distancing  Each Member must walk with their own towel  Gym Members are advised to walk with their own yoga mats  Training in groups must be discouraged  Post extensive signage on health policies to stop the spread of germs, guidance on COVID-19 symptoms, hand washing techniques and social distancing  Keep doors and windows open were possible  Disinfect high touched surfaces every 2 hours  At the end of the workday, clean and disinfect all surfaces.
Place focus on high touched areas such as push doors, door handles, reception desk, equipment, faucets, toilet handles, floor, etc.

 Spray on a cloth and wipe all gym equipment like free weights, bars, treadmills, etc  Close showers, locker rooms and lockers.

Ask Gym Members to store personal belongings in small gym bags.

Provide a secure area for such belongings.

 Use an approved disinfectant after cleaning.

Visit Central Board of Health Facebook Page for the list of approved disinfectants.
Do not mix chemicals!

For more information contact us at 462-2936 (Office of the Chief Health Inspector) Visit our facebook page: centralboardofhealthantiguandbarbuda 2