03/13/2020
Members and Louisa Martial Arts Family,
We have decided for the health and safety of our students and their families, and to prevent/limit the rapid spread of COVID-19, we are going to close the gym for two weeks, starting this Saturday, March 14th.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a Pandemic, and it is starting to spread pretty rapidly throughout the US, even VA. We only have 30 documented cases in Virginia, but over 80% of people that develop COVID-19 do not show severe symptoms, or any symptoms at all, so we fear that MORE people have been exposed than have been documented. The incubation period for the COVID-19 is 2-14 days, meaning that anyone who has been exposed will still be contagious, but may not show signs/symptoms until two weeks later.
We feel it is best for the community that we take this step and close the gym during such a high-risk/scary time, and we hope that you will agree that it's better to err on the side of caution than risk exposing our members and the community to this rapidly-spreading disease. It is important we give our medical personnel around the country time to prepare for this outbreak. It is going to happen, however, it is important we spread the breakout out over time, and not let it all hit at once.
We do ask for your support during this difficult time. We completely understand that two weeks is a VERY long time to not have classes and to be paying for them, but if everyone were to cancel their memberships (even for a month), we may not be able to stay open at all. Unfortunately, our bills/gym expenses don't take sick days...
However, if keeping your membership during this time puts you in a rough spot, like if are missing work or whatever it may be, please do not hesitate to reach out either through Facebook or one of our gym numbers and we will be happy to work with you.
We are going to continue to monitor this situation closely and post updates as new information becomes available.
Thank you to everyone for your amazing support. Please stay safe and wash your hands! See everyone in two weeks!
Best,
Summer & Robbie
For questions/concerns, call/text: (540)-205-7264
