HARTFORD, Conn. — Editor's note: This story first reported that salon closures were mandated by the state. It has since been updated to reflect that officials have only urged the closures. On March 19, Lamont announced that these businesses will close.
Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday all salons and other businesses that provide personal services to 'cease operations indefinitely.'
This information can be found included on a list of frequently asked questions on the state's official website, click here to view.
The announcement comes as the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases grows every day.
"The nature of your profession put your in direct contact with your clients and customers," state officials said in a letter to barbers, hairdressers, nail and eyelash technicians, estheticians and massage therapists. "Therefore, the risk of transmission, if you or a client is infected, is higher than professionals that do not require direct contact."
In the letter sent on March 17, DPH says closing these businesses would contribute to the state and national efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. However, the state has stopped short of ordering the businesses shut down. But several municipalities and local health districts have ordered closure independent of the state.
Many people, nationally and locally alike, find various ways to practice self-care -- an activity deliberately done to take care of our mental, emotional and physical health.
A lot of ways people do that is to indulge in these personal services like getting a shampoo or manicures and pedicures.
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