if you’re an ontario resident concerned about covid safety, consider hitting the strip club this weekend instead of the gym.
as the province moves forward with its re-opening plan, many gyms are also opening their doors. but as public health experts warn that gyms have a high risk of covid transmission, one of the province’s biggest chains has angered some members with its vaccine policy.
goodlife fitness, which has over 300 branches across canada including more than 80 in the greater toronto area, said on twitter wednesday that it will not require staff or visitors to be vaccinated against the virus that causes covid-19.
“at this time, we are not planning to require associates or members to be vaccinated to enter our locations,” the tweet read.
many people have pointed out the stark contrast between goodlife and filmores, a toronto strip club, which announced this week that it will ask patrons for proof of at least one covid vaccine before letting them in.
many twitter users, including financial writer gail vaz-oxlade, said they would cancel their memberships at goodlife.
political figures like gerald butts, former advisor to prime minister justin trudeau, and toronto city councillor norm kelly also criticized the move, making reference to the risk of virus exposure.