(Lincoln, RI)--The Providence Journal reports the state of Rhode Island is seeking a restraining order to close a local gym that is defying the "pause" instituted by Governor Raimondo to fight COVID.Maxx Fitness operates facilities in Lincoln and Warren, but the focus was on the Lincoln facility in Superior Court documents submitted by the state on Thursday, according to the Journal report.Rhode Island public health director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott said in an affidavit that gym patrons engaging in vigorous exercise generates increased levels of respiratory droplets indoors.
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