Broward and Palm Beach Counties to Close Gyms and Other Non-Essential Businesses in Response to COVID-19

Broward and Palm Beach Counties will soon shut down all non-essential businesses, which includes gyms and fitness studios, after an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis was announced on Friday morning.

This announcement follows a similar one made in Miami-Dade County on Tuesday afternoon.

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This executive order extends to all fitness studios, beaches, gyms, movie theaters, and more through the two counties in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

The order lasts until March 31 but, at this time, it is unclear when it will take effect.