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Coronavirus FAQ: How Safe Is It To Work Out In A Gym Or Play Indoor Sports?

And what about those outdoor tents that gyms and spin studios are setting up? Is it safe to exercise in there, too?
People attend an spin class under an outdoor tent in New York City.

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I have been playing tennis outdoors and would like to play indoors now that winter is coming. How safe is it to exercise, work out and play sports indoors? Or in an outdoor tent next to a gym or sports facility?

In the pandemic, , according to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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