Lockdown Countdown
Gyms are closed till 23 June. Covid-19 public emergency is extended up to Sat 3 July 2021.
Parks, recreation services and gyms have been off-grid since 6 May. Indoor and outdoor exercise options are closed. The previous extension was announced from 26 May to 9 Jun.
We are hoping gym lockdowns will not extend over two months this year. Gyms in Male’ City locked down for over three months last year.
Two more weeks of lockdown.
As we reached the first full month of gym lockdown this week, the government is cautious. President Solih’s 8 Jun press on Covid-19 suggest the addition of a good two weeks before easing restrictions. That is 23 June. The idea is to reassess week by week.
Dr. Nazla Musthafa of the government technical advisory group explained, sample positivity rates in Male’ City reached a record 50% in May before it dropped down to 27% this week. She says 5% is the target.
Working out at home is not the best options for a lot of gym goers in Male’ City.
Vaccine availability is our big worry! A number of gym members are waiting for their second dose of Covishield. The government predicts vaccines will arrive next month. We are asking our members to inform their vaccination status. We would like to know if you have got your first dose, second dose or no dose.
The announcement that the 2nd dose of Covishield can be administered within 6 months made the news this week. This will give some comfort to members waiting for their second dose.
In the meantime two additional vaccines were approved this week. They are Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s, Janssen Covid-19 vaccines. This brings the total number approved vaccines to six.
The good news is that lockdown coupled with resumption of vaccination is predicted to reverse the recent spike in transmissions;
Maldives expects a swift reduction in Covid-19 cases in weeks, as it ramps up vaccination and looks to ease movement restrictions in anticipation of a rebound in tourism next month.
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Getting ready to open gym is now our immediate focus. I would like members to inform your vaccination status. Planning your recovery from two months of sedentary life is equally important. Give us a call or viber your vaccine card. Please remember to log in your body weight on you first day back at the gym.
