Press Release
An Important Message From Dutchess County
To our valued gyms and fitness centers:
Governor Cuomo has released guidance for reopening gyms and fitness centers, including facilities located in hotels, and in apartment and condominium complexes. In order to re-open you must follow the steps below:
1.Review and follow the Summary Guidelines HERE.
2.Review and follow the attached Detailed Guidelines HERE.
3.Complete and implement the Business Safety Plan Template HERE and maintain on-location for inspection.
4.Go to the link HERE and complete the Affirmation and hit submit, which will go to the state of New York. The State will notify the County within 24 hours of the receipt of the Affirmation. The County will then send you an acknowledgement email using the address provided in the Affirmation, and contact you to arrange an inspection.
If you have followed the guidelines, submitted your Affirmation, you are eligible to open as early as Monday, August 24th. The County or its delegates can perform inspection prior to the 24th or up to two weeks after your opening.
Please note, the governor has given New York counties the option to opt-out of indoor group fitness and aquatics classes. At this time, Dutchess County will allow indoor group fitness and aquatics classes. However, the County reserves the right to opt-out at any time for any reason, including an outbreak at a gym or fitness center, or locality, or an increase in the County’s infection rate.
Furthermore, there will be a zero-tolerance policy as it relates to compliance. If an establishment is found to be out of compliance with regard to indoor group fitness and aquatics classes, the local government will issue a Cease and Desist order which will prohibit the activities indefinitely. Keep in mind, the Governor can amend his determination and guidance at any time.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience. Good luck and please be safe.