The Maharashtra government on Saturday allowed gymnasiums in the state to operate from October 25 amid the coronavirus pandemic. “CM [Chie...

The Maharashtra government on Saturday allowed gymnasiums in the state to operate from October 25 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“CM [Chief Minister] Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray held a meeting with representatives from gyms and fitness centres today,” a tweet from the Chief Minister’s Office said. “Adhering to all the measures to prevent Covid-19 and strict compliance of the SOPs [Standard Operating Procedures], gyms and fitness centres across the state will be allowed to reopen from Dussehra.”
However, activities such as steam bath, zumba, yoga and sauna will not be allowed at gyms and fitness centres, NDTV reported. Use of sanitisers and masks has been made compulsory, as has physical distancing and sanitisation of the premises every hour. There will also be mandatory health check-ups for both trainers and employees.
CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray held a meeting with representatives from gyms and fitness centres today. Adhering to all the measures to prevent COVID-19 and strict compliance of the SOPs, gyms and fitness centres across the state will be allowed to reopen from Dussehra.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) October 17, 2020
Thackeray said the government was going slow on reopening places under its “Mission Begin Again” plan as there should be no complacency.
The Centre had allowed gyms and fitness centres to reopen from August 5,...