New COVID-19 safety guidelines will allow Wyoming massage therapists, tattoo shops to reopen - Oil City News

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CASPER, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon’s office announced on Tuesday new modified COVID-19 restrictions set to go into effect May 1.

While Gordon had said last week that the new orders would likely allow barber shops, cosmetologist and gyms to reopen under certain conditions, the new orders will also allow businesses like massage therapists and tattoo shops to reopen.

Gyms are able to reopen May 1 under modified order number 1, but it is modified order number 3 which will allow the following businesses to reopen May 1 in Wyoming:


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• nail salons, hair salons and barber shops
• cosmetology, electrology and esthetic services
• massage therapy services
• tattoo, body art and piercing shops

Such businesses are required to practice the following safety measures listed in the order if they decided to reopen:

Counties have the ability to request exceptions that are either more relaxed or stricter than these regulations. Regulations different from the order require approval from both the county health officer and the state health officer.

No businesses are required to open on May 1 under any of the orders and Gordon’s office says those which choose to remain closed will still be eligible for Small Business Administration loans.

“Public health order Number 2 limiting public gatherings to 10 persons or fewer has been extended through May 15,” Gordon’s office added in Tuesday’s release. “The Governor’s directive requiring any individual coming to Wyoming to self-quarantine for 14 days remains in place through April 30. An extension to the directive is currently under review, with a decision expected tomorrow.”

The Latest Statistics from the Wyoming Department of Health:

What to do if you are feeling sick: In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department says that people who are feeling sick or exhibiting symptoms should contact their primary physician.

If you do not have a primary care provider, and live in Natrona County, please contact the COVID-19 hotline, operated by the Casper-Natrona County Department of Health. The line is open Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 577-9892. Hotline services are intended for Natrona County residents and may not be able to provide specific information to persons calling from out of county.

Officials ask that you please do not self-report to the Emergency Room. Persons experiencing problems breathing should call 9-11.

For general inquiries and non-symptom related questions about COVID-19, please contact the Casper-Natrona County Health Department via email: [email protected]

• Practice Social Distancing by putting distance between yourself and other people. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay home if you’re sick
• Cover coughs and sneezes. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

A list of area closures attributed to COVID-19 are available here.

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