Hair looking shaggy? Fresno and other Valley counties will open salons soon
Most counties in the central San Joaquin Valley can soon let their barbershops and salons open after clearance Tuesday from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Forty-seven of the 58 counties in the state have “self-attested” that they have adequate supplies and protocols to reopen more quickly than the rest of the state while still mitigating spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Included in the counties granted Phase 2 status are Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa and Merced counties. Tulare County has not been designated in Phase 2.
Fresno County has let any restaurant open after they submitted plans to keep customers and employees safe. A similar program will be in place for barbers and hairstylists in the coming days, according to Jordan Scott, the county’s spokesperson.
Fresno city spokesperson Mark Standriff said salons and barbershops in the city will follow the county’s process.
Merced County is in a similar situation with officials still ironing out how soon shops can re-open, according to Amalia Madrigal-Hernandez, the county’s manager for community health.
The state guidelines direct hair salon employees and customers to wear face coverings. The document also lays out other recommendations for temperature checks and sanitation.
Tattoo parlors and nail salons are not allowed to open under the latest wave of permissions. Newsom said guidelines for nail salons to reopen are forthcoming.
The Tuesday announcement comes a day after the Newsom administration allowed all counties to reopen stores and places of worship with restrictions designed to slow the virus’ spread. Newsom says his administration will continue to announce guidance for additional businesses to reopen in the coming days and weeks. Newsom guidelines for summer camps are expected on Wednesday.
This story was originally published May 26, 2020 at 2:51 PM.
