Kelowna residents looking to join a certain local gym better make sure they’ve not received a COVID-19 jab — they are no longer welcome..Flow Academy says it will not accept new member applications if those people have been vaccinated against the virus..The gym — which teaches various martial arts, as well as things like yoga — posted a message on its website explaining its position..“This decision was made after much discussion with other health, wellness and fitness-related facilities across Canada (both public and private), as well as liability insurance companies,” the post reads..“To put it simply, the unknown health effects of the mRNA vaccines, as well as reported side effects such as viral shedding, seizures and death following the administration of these vaccines, are not covered by our liability.”.Calls placed to the gym to speak about the move went unanswered, however, it appears the gym may be looking to change its position with the addition of a new post today..“We have been overwhelmed with such positive inquires and are currently working on a new application process,” read the message..“Thank you for your patience and we will have applications open very soon.”.Flow Academy was issued an order and was ticketed in February for refusing to adhere to public health orders..In an e-mail to NowMedia, BC’s Interior Health poo-pooed the notion vaccinated patrons are a risk to other members..“There is no public health basis for a policy excluding people who are immunized against COVID-19,” the statement read..“Immunization prevents the spread of disease and protects patrons and staff.”.Mike D’Amour is the British Columbia Bureau Chief for the Western Standard..,.mdamour@westernstandardonline.com
Kelowna residents looking to join a certain local gym better make sure they’ve not received a COVID-19 jab — they are no longer welcome..Flow Academy says it will not accept new member applications if those people have been vaccinated against the virus..The gym — which teaches various martial arts, as well as things like yoga — posted a message on its website explaining its position..“This decision was made after much discussion with other health, wellness and fitness-related facilities across Canada (both public and private), as well as liability insurance companies,” the post reads..“To put it simply, the unknown health effects of the mRNA vaccines, as well as reported side effects such as viral shedding, seizures and death following the administration of these vaccines, are not covered by our liability.”.Calls placed to the gym to speak about the move went unanswered, however, it appears the gym may be looking to change its position with the addition of a new post today..“We have been overwhelmed with such positive inquires and are currently working on a new application process,” read the message..“Thank you for your patience and we will have applications open very soon.”.Flow Academy was issued an order and was ticketed in February for refusing to adhere to public health orders..In an e-mail to NowMedia, BC’s Interior Health poo-pooed the notion vaccinated patrons are a risk to other members..“There is no public health basis for a policy excluding people who are immunized against COVID-19,” the statement read..“Immunization prevents the spread of disease and protects patrons and staff.”.Mike D’Amour is the British Columbia Bureau Chief for the Western Standard..,.mdamour@westernstandardonline.com
