Hard Data Shows YMCAs in CT are Safe to Visit

Darien CT

28 December, 2020

1:38 PM

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Darien, CT, 12/28/2020 – After six months since re-opening, YMCAs of Connecticut report that they have had over 658,000 visits at 43 locations across the state. Each visit is perhaps a chance that someone who is positive for COVID-19 will enter a facility. Over this period, just 42 individuals have reported that they have tested positive and, after contact tracing, no cases have originated at a Y. 42 positive cases, 658,000 visits reflect a .00638% positivity rate. "We have done everything in our power to be good stewards of community health by providing vital community services and clean and safe environments. Member safety is our top priority and the Y is clean, safe, and in full compliance with all DECD and public health guidelines. These results speak for themselves, Ys are safe," says Jennifer Gardner, CEO. On June 17th, when Phase 2 went into effect, Y's re-opened cleaner than ever and having created new safety measures to protect employees and visitors. These included enhanced employee training, new cleaning equipment & systems, adding reservation software systems, re-organizing exercise spaces & spreading equipment, adding entry health check procedures and developing contingency procedures for potential positive cases at the Y. "When it's determined that a member or employee tests positive or has been in close contact with a positive case, our detailed action plan ensures the individual quarantine and contact tracing is done to ensure that there is limited or no spread of the virus," says Jennifer Garder, CEO. "The fact that COVID-19 has not spread at any of our gym facilities is proof positive that our protocols and procedures are working." At the Darien YMCA, located at 2420 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820, members have access to the following amenities: Access to a full service Wellness Center Lap lane swimming by reservation Group fitness classes onsite and virtually Personal training onsite and virtually To start the New Year, the Darien YMCA is offering new members an opportunity to TRY the Y for 50% off the first month of dues. Members who join before the trial period will pay $0 Joiner's fee. For more information or to sign up for a YMCA membership; Contact the YMCA Membership Department at [email protected], call 203-655-8228 or visit https://darien-ymca.org/membership-rates-promotions/. ### About the Darien YMCA The Darien YMCA is a charitable, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community service organization committed to putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind & body for all. It operates a full service wellness facility located at 2420 Post Road, Darien, Connecticut. Learn more by visiting www.darien-ymca.org.