COVID-19 and Gyms: Is It Safe to Go Back There?
Experts suggest avoiding locker rooms as much as possible. According to Dr. Ben-Aderet, “When we talk about locker-rooms, we’re often talking about people who aren’t able to socially distance properly. And I doubt people will be wearing masks consistently while showering.”
“Wash your hands before you get in your car. Shower as soon as you enter the house and isolate the workout clothes,” explained Saadia Griffith-Howard, MD, an infectious disease specialist for Kaiser Permanente.
Upstate New York has had gyms open since August. We wear masks, clean off equipment before and after, and stay 6 feet apart. No problems. I believe grocery stores have more of an issue.