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Why are some area gyms still open during phase 2?

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CHARLOTTE — Many concerned citizens have contacted Channel 9 about gyms that are open despite the governor’s pause on phase 2 restrictions, which ordered them to close.

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Gov. Roy Cooper hit the pause button on going into the next phase Wednesday for the third time. Phase 3 would loosen restrictions on gatherings and allow more businesses, such as gyms, to reopen.

In the video at the top of this webpage, anchor Genevieve Curtis explains that there is a loophole many gym owners are using to stay open.

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