One of many signs posted throughout Core Club & 24/7 Gym in Durham reminds patrons to wash their hands and disinfect frequently as Nathan Trucks, of Guilford, lifts free weights shortly after the fitness club reopened at 6:00 a.m. after being shuttered for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, June 17, 2020. Cloe Poisson / CTMirror.org
The space has been retrofitted with plexiglass barriers, numerous hand sanitizer stations, disinfectant spray and signage reminding patrons to wipe down equipment after each use to prevent the spread of the virus and to follow state guidelines for Phase 2 reopening.