Glasgow Life gyms are closing their doors in a desperate bid to tackle the deadly coronavirus.
Fitness bosses announced the ‘difficult decision’ to suspend their services until the end of April to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
Every one of their venues is now shut as they encourage the public to follow the Government's advice on avoiding social contact.
Between shared equipment and bodily fluids gyms have been branded a hotbed for germs making it easy to pick up and pass the virus.
Therefore safety measures are being put in place to avoid members of the public becoming ill.
In a statement they said: “In line with the government’s advice on reducing social contact, Glasgow Life has taken the difficult decision to suspend all services from this evening.
“This will apply to every Glasgow Life venue across the city which will shut from close of play on Tuesday 17 March.
“We expect the suspension to continue until the end of April.
“Glasgow Life already offers a range of online resources for people to use, and we are intending to extend these services as soon as possible.
“All Glasgow Sport activities will be suspended, including indoor and outdoor activities as well as the outreach programme.
“Glasgow Club membership fees will be automatically frozen (we will do this, you do not need to contact us).
“Museums, concert halls and libraries will close.
“Community facilities will close to the public and we will contact tenants to discuss access.
“We will prioritise how we continue to deliver our targeted essential services.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and disruption this will cause.
“Further updates will be posted as soon as they are available.”
