Erie County Health Dept. to conduct gym inspections

An empty Catalyst Fitness in Amherst. August 6, 2020 (WBEN Photo/Mike Baggerman)
Photo credit An empty Catalyst Fitness in Amherst. August 6, 2020 (WBEN Photo/Mike Baggerman)

Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Erie County says its health department inspectors will provide inspections to gyms about to open on Monday.

"Fitness centers and gyms that seek to re-open must review NY Forward guidelines and, prior to opening, affirm that their business will follow those regulations. Owners and operators must also submit a request form to the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) so that a public health sanitarian can schedule an inspection at the facility," says Erie County in a statement.

ECDOH will issue close orders to facilities that do not demonstrate compliance with NY Forward guidance, either during their initial inspection or on future inspections.