Hong Kong gyms struggle to stay afloat as Fitness First chain quits city over Covid closure

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Fitness First announced its permanent closure in Hong Kong on March 15, 2022, citing the prolonged social distancing measures that have required all fitness centres to close. It's the second gym chain after Goji Studios to close for good due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Gyms and other businesses have been operating on and off since the start of the pandemic, but the latest closures in January, which are set to expire on April 20, have been the longest. The restrictions have left gym owners…