ROCHESTER, Minn. – The gym Iron Physique is defying Governor Tim Walz’ order for gyms to shut down for four weeks to help slow the coronavirus. On its social media sites, the gym declared: “No, we will NOT be closing!” Why the defiance? The coronavirus risk is low, the gym claimed: Of 237,000 COVID cases in Minnesota, 48 were reported at gyms, for an infection rate of .003%. Obesity is a far greater health risk, the gym said. Want to join? You can’t. Owner Kelsey Beck said n new members aren’t being accepted.
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