Jacksonville, FL — The First Coast YMCA will reopen its 14 locations on Monday, from 7 am to 3 pm.
The Y says it’s opening in a phased approach and will implement new policies and procedures to ensure the safety of everyone at its branches, including:
- Limited facility capacity and class sizes to meet social distancing guidelines.
- Employees, except Rescue Ready lifeguards and Group Exercise instructors teaching class, must wear a face mask. Members will be encouraged to wear face masks.
- Health assessments, including a quick survey and temperature check, will be required by everyone at the facility.
- Members will be asked to sanitize or wash their hands before and after a workout and clean equipment with disinfectant wipes provided by the facility before and after each use.
The Y has also implemented new stringent cleaning protocols including frequent disinfecting of equipment and high-touch surfaces, and only using cleaning products that meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s criteria for use against COVID-19.
In a statement, the Y says it will continue to evaluate how it can best serve community needs while prioritizing safety.
Temperature checks will now be required when you come to work our at the First Coast YMCA @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/VL4QHQuxFh
— Alicia Tarancon (@AliciaANJax) May 25, 2020
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