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China shuts gyms and swimming pools while country battles second wave of coronavirus 

NewsColony China shuts gyms and swimming pools while country battles second wave of coronavirus  New coronavirus cases have forced Chinese gyms to close – just weeks after reopening. The country appeared to be getting a stranglehold on the killer bug, which first emerged in the city of Wuhan, but is now facing up to a second wave of infection. People returning to China from overseas are once again being ordered to quarantine, while health clubs and swimming pools are shutting amid fears of a new spike in the disease.    New coronavirus cases have forced Chinese gyms, pictured, to close – just weeks after reopening Furthermore, there is no sign yet of when gyms may be able to welcome customers back once more, which many fear will have a devastating impact on the industry.  Zhao Hui, 30, the owner of Upower Fitness in Beijing, told  The Sunday Telegraph : ‘On April 16, after we passed the inspection, we were able to start a trial operation. Then ...