Chelan, Douglas County Gyms Can Now Reopen

Governor Jay Inslee announced Friday that, effective today, indoor fitness and training facilities are allowed to operate in modified Phase 1 counties under Phase 2 guidance.

Inslee said businesses like gyms, yoga studios, and indoor sports facilities can open for personal fitness and training, group fitness classes, and practice for certain low and medium contact sports.

"We've been able to do this because we've been encouraged by continued improvement in our rates of transmission." stated Inslee, "So after careful consideration we've been able to do this to help these businesses and people who need exercise."

Occupancy will be limited to ensure proper physical distancing, and masks are required.

A document will the full list of Phase 2 and Phase 3 guidance for indoor fitness and training can be found here.