The Governor announced today that barber, cosmetology, massage therapy, body art, and medical spa services will be allowed to resume on May 6.
The new directives for these services include:
· Ten or fewer people in the facility
· Larger facilities, no more than 30% of stations in operation
· No walk-in appointments
· Clients should wait outside or in cars until ready
· Time set between appointments for cleaning
· 6-foot distance between clients during appointments, in the waiting area
· Client names, contact information recorded
· Vulnerable populations should consider staying home
· Face coverings required for staff. Clients must also wear as services permit
· Gloves should be worn
· Hands must be washed before and after services
· Screening of staff and clients
· Postpone services if any symptoms
· Thorough cleaning and disinfection
· Schools not included
The Department of Health is creating a Dental Advisory Board to assist in guiding dentists as they resume some practices on May 18.