Summary

“As recent holiday gatherings drive up COVID-19 cases counts, multiple states have moved to re-close businesses to mitigate further spread. Among the affected industries and establishments are gyms and fitness clubs, as well as bars and restaurants. Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York stated that gyms are one of three primary settings that are responsible for surges in cases. However, examining data from states that publish comprehensive COVID-19 case information, such as Colorado, may suggest that gyms are being inaccurately cited as pervasive sources of COVID-19 transmission.

The Oregon Consulting Group was retained by IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association) to conduct an analysis and interpret the relationship between gym attendance and COVID-19 cases using Colorado state case data as a proxy. Preliminary analyses indicate that gym attendance is not correlated with COVID-19 transmission in Colorado. This conclusion suggests that legislators should take a closer look at the data available on gym attendance and COVID-19 rates before labeling gyms as high risk and categorizing them with bars and restaurants.”

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