COVID-19 employer information for gyms and fitness centers

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  Updated Nov. 12, 2020
  
  Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness (see list of symptoms) caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. Here’s what we currently know:
  
  • The main way the virus spreads is from person-to-person through respiratory droplets when people cough, sneeze, or talk.
  
  • You may also be able to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
  
  • The virus may be spread by people who are not experiencing symptoms.
  
  COVID-19 can sometimes cause serious complications. People at an increased risk for severe illness include:
  
  • Older adults
  
  • People of any age who have underlying medical conditions
  
  As a gym and fitness center employer, your workforce might be exposed to the virus when:
  
  • In close contact (within less than 6 feet) with other people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus at the worksite, which can include coworkers, patrons, or service providers.
  
  • Touching or handling frequently touched surfaces and equipment, and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
  
  
• Content Notes:
  How COVID-19 spreads -- How You Can Protect Yourself and Others -- How to Cope with Stress -- How Your Employer Can Protect You -- How To Get More Information.
• Subjects:
  Commerce Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Exercise Fitness Centers Pandemics
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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  urn:sha256:ce0e8c5f0af4a6ed52980c400014fef591828eb5e123c36d1b1853a1806f77a1
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/97119/cdc_97119_DS1.pdf
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