Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames is being investigated after a photo circulated on social media showing her visiting a nail salon, violating her own stay-at-home order.
She said the salon owner had her come inside to show her how to use the solution and that they were alone inside the salon during her visit. Ames added that both wore masks and stayed at least six feet apart.
The city has 207 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and 14 deaths, as of Saturday, the mayor's office said.s.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advice on Using Face Coverings to Slow Spread of COVID-19 Practice safe removal of face coverings by not touching eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash hands immediately after removing the covering.Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
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