As a community-based organization committed to health and wellness, the Rye YMCA is taking a variety of measures to prevent the possible spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory viruses at our facility.

 

Here's what we're doing to keep our members, staff and program participants safe: 

• We are closely monitoring communications from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), NYS Department of Health, and Westchester County Department of Health. 

• We have posted signs throughout the building reminding everyone to wipe down equipment with disinfectant wipes after use and to follow basic flu season guidelines (see below). 

• Our maintenance staff has installed four additional wall-mounted hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the building. They have also placed bottles of hand sanitizer in key locations throughout the building for your convenience. 

• In addition to our usual attention to cleanliness, our membership team is cleaning the member service desk, lobby tables, and door handles with disinfectant wipes once an hour. Our fitness staff is wiping surfaces in the fitness center, indoor cycling studio, and group exercise studio once an hour. And our maintenance staff has stepped up cleaning door handles and surfaces in all other parts of the building. 

Here's what you can do to help: 

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If no tissue is at hand, cough or sneeze into your elbow.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Educate yourself! The best way is to visit the websites for official public health agencies. Here is a link to the CDC's website:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

This new virus requires caution and preparation, but we are hopeful that these measures will help prevent the spread of coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses in our facility. We urge you to join us in keeping our Rye Y community healthy and safe.

RYE YMCA, 21 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY -  914-967-6363