The number of daily COVID cases in the City of Chicago now exceeds 2000 cases per day and the test positivity rate is above 15%. Both of these numbers are very alarming. Starting today, the City has issued a stay-at-home advisory. The advisory currently does not impact us as we already operate within the proposed limits. The gym will remain open for now.
Since reopening in July, the gym has not experienced any reported cases of COVID. We have taken significant measures to keep the community safe, including purchasing new air filtration systems.
Given the rise in cases, we are taking a few additional precautions:
- Not accepting any new members
- Limiting the size of grappling classes to 8 members
- All classes will be 50 minutes, ending 10 minutes before the end of the hour, for cleaning
- More frequent gym cleaning
- Exit the gym within five minutes of the class ending
But we can't do this alone. You must stay diligent and not take any unnecessary risks. The risks you take outside of the gym can and will impact our community inside the gym. This is not the time to take chances.
Please pre-register for any classes you plan on attending. No more exceptions. If you are not registered, you will not be allowed to train. If you can't make a class you registered for, remove your name from the list. Space is limited and every spot is important.
It's not all bad news. Both Pfizer and Moderna have announced early results that their vaccines are at least 90% effective! Most people should have access to a vaccine by early spring.
In the meantime, we know what works: masks, frequent hand washing, and physical distance. Don't get lazy. Keep your masks on at the gym at all times.
Also, continue to monitor yourself for symptoms. Do not come to the gym if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms or have been exposed. If you have been exposed, you are required to self-quarantine and stay home for 14 days. No exceptions.
We have to do this together. And we will.
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