Gyms, family
Gyms should be opened as soon as possible. People could have their tempreature checked prior to opening, could only be open to those of lower risk, eg, under 70s, have frequent cleaning, require people to wear face masks and gloves, with frequent hand washing. People should be allowed to visit their family; there should not be a limit on the number of family members avaliable. Limiting it could disproprtionately impact those in t he south asian and african communities who have extended families. Private family gatherings, providing they are fewer than 20 people for instance, should be permitted.
Why the contribution is important
Gyms are important for mental health, which is suffering greatly in this pandemic. They help improve people's self confidence and give them something to aspire to. Not only this, they obviously improve physical health ,particuarly in reducing obesity, a factor which makes people more likely to die of COVID-19. Furthermore families also improve mental health.
by qwertyK on May 09, 2020 at 10:55AM
Posted by Iona May 09, 2020 at 11:04
I don't think they can extend the restrictions to allow for more visitors until they know how the limit of just adding 1 or 2 family members work.
It is so frustrating, my family are on Skye so even when they allow extra visiting within certain areas...I still will not be able to or would choose to travel and put more rural areas at risk.
Little stepping stones will give more ideas to how it impacts the spread of this disease as ultimately it is likely we all could get it but just can't all get it at the same time or else there will be no healthcare system to assist in a manageable way.
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Posted by Johnjul May 09, 2020 at 11:06
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Posted by qwertyK May 09, 2020 at 11:13
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Posted by qwertyK May 09, 2020 at 11:15
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Posted by SteveR57 May 09, 2020 at 11:43
On family I think that a smalll relaxation and interactions should be allowed. People care about their families, children and grandchildren and will take much less risks than with strangers. If people feel unwell then they will avoid contact. Asymptomatic individuals are a problem to be considered, of course
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Posted by Shannonxo May 09, 2020 at 11:58
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Posted by Callendar May 09, 2020 at 12:05
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Posted by Feeonah May 09, 2020 at 14:58
Limitations could be in place however using the gym would help to reduce stress, etc. Key workers should need to provide proof of their key worker status.
Time limitations could also be put in place providing a max time limit to allow others in.
Non key workers could continue to exercise outdoors or if in gym, outwith peak times based on actual key workers usage.
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Posted by daz7067 May 09, 2020 at 15:22
My gym was successfully socially distancing before the lockdown so should be able to open
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