Tri-Cities fitness centers, hair salons, theaters and more closing in response to coronavirus

You’ll need to find another way to keep fit as fitness centers across the state are closing down by order of Gov. Jay Inslee.

And don’t plan to get your hair cut or your nails done.

Inslee planned to sign a statewide emergency proclamation Monday to shut down restaurants, bars, and entertainment and recreational facilities to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19, for at least two weeks.

The closure includes fitness centers, barber shops, hair and nail salons, theaters, museums and youth sports activities.

Tri-Cities fitness centers started closing as soon as Sunday in response to the order for recreational facilities.

Columbia Basin Racquet Club in Richland announced it would close mid mornign Monday.

“We are working on providing you access to virtual home workouts in the meantime,” it posted on its online page.

Tri-City Court Club in Kennewick closed Sunday night. There will be no day camp for children of parents who have to work during the six-week school closure.

Its physical therapy services will continue to be provided, since they are considered a medical rather than a recreational service.

It also is will be providing virtual workout experiences.

Other smaller fitness centers and gyms also were closing.

“Despite our highly disciplined cleaning practiced, we have no option but to comply with the governor’s aggressive action,” Orangetheory Fitness in Richland posted on social media.

This story was originally published March 16, 2020 at 10:39 AM.