
Karnataka to issue guidelines for gyms on handling health emergencies
The Hindu
We are getting a summary prepared by cardiologists: Minister
Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Sunday indicated that the State Government could bring guidelines for gymnasiums and fitness centres to meet any health- related emergencies for their patrons.
“After the untimely demise of Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar, several people have been asking me if exercising in gyms was safe at all. It is not right to think so due to stray cases,” he told reporters in Chikkaballapur, near here, on Sunday.
He said that he was getting a summary prepared by renowned cardiologists that would be provided to gymnasiums and fitness centres across the State.

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