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Dubai fights coronavirus: 50% capacity, no swimming pools as fitness centres reopen tomorrow

Dubai - Stringent Measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of those visiting these centres.

Gyms and fitness centres across Dubai are all set to reopen from tomorrow.
Stringent Measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of those visiting these centres.  
Activities allowed to resume at the centres do not include swimming and indoor water sports. Those below the age of 12 and above 60 will also not be allowed at these centre.
From permitting 50 per cent capacity to ensuring that all athletes/fitness enthusiasts wear face masks, here are the guidelines issued by the Dubai Sports Council:
1. Sports facilities and all tools, equipment, and means of transportation shall be sanitised by a company approved by the Dubai Municipality. A permanent sanitisation programme shall be put in place, and sanitisers shall be provided in the necessary areas in the establishment.
2. A physical distance of at least 2 metres must be maintained, and separators/partitions (e.g. acrylic dividers) shall be installed between sports equipment, if the nature of the sports activity requires it
3. Maximum 50% of the facility's normal capacity. Each facility shall specify its working hours in line with the National Sterilisation Programme times (11pm to 6am).
4. Waiting areas, locker rooms, changing rooms, and shower booths (shower, sauna, jacuzzi) are closed. Furthermore, trainers and instructors are not allowed to gather in any area.
5. Bathrooms/toilets must be sanitised after each use, or at least once every hour.
6. All athletes/visitors/members must wear a face mask while engaged in light or moderate physical activity. They can be lowered/removed while engaged in strenuous physical exercises. 
7. Frequently used equipment that are used or touched by members must be cleaned. Floors and equipment must always be cleaned after each use.
8. Provide equipment to measure the temperature of customers, employees, trainers and participants before the start of every training session. Anyone with a temperature of over 37.5 degrees shall not be allowed in the facility.
9. Individuals below the age of 12 and above 60 are not allowed.  
10. A person who has a cough, temperature, breathing difficulty, respiratory disease or immunodeficiency, shall not be allowed.  
11. Swimming and water sports not allowed.