New guidelines for health clubs issued in Oman

Muscat: Muscat Municipality has issued guidelines and preventive measures to owners of health clubs, to limit the spread of Covid-19.

A statement issued online by the Muscat Municipality said: "Following are the preventive measures and safety practices for health clubs:

1- Massage area:

A- Do not put oil in cups to be used for other customers.

B- Dedicate a disposable uniform for the masseuse, which is thrown away as soon as the service is completed.

C- Avoid hot stone massages.

D- Avoid bamboo massages.

2- Jacuzzi tubs:

A- Make prior appointments for customers, taking into account the tube area and safe distance.

B- Clean and disinfect tubes with approved disinfectant before re-opening them.

C- change the water after each use.

D- Ensure the ventilation system works efficiently.

3- Sauna

A- Make prior appointments for customers, taking into account the tube area.

B- Clean and disinfect the sauna rooms with approved disinfectant before re-opening them.

C- Properly ventilate the room to remove moisture.

D- Ensure the ventilation system works efficiently."

Muscat Municipality added that all clubs are bound by the Prohibition in Ministerial decision No 2019/219 on the health requirements for activities relating to Public Health, which prevents offering the following :

1- All kinds of cosmetic practices that penetrate into the skin.

2- Keeping customers' personal items in the facility.

3- Facial steaming or massaging.

4- Moroccan bath or equivalent.

5- All kinds of home services.