'The ambition at this step is to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close, including personal care hospitality, public places and leisure facilities.'
May 12, 2020 - 16:01 BST Megan Bull With the coronavirus lockdown closing the doors to our favourite hairdressers and salons, many of us have been left to contend with growing roots and DIY haircuts. Since addressing the nation on Sunday 10 May, Boris Johnson has revealed the government's roadmap for recovery, but unfortunately, it doesn't look like hairdressers will be reopening any time soon.
RELATED: Ruth Langsford forced to defend herself after being accused of breaking lockdown to go to the hairdressersPublishing the UK's 60-page plan online, it has been confirmed that the reopening of businesses such as hairdressers would fall under phase three of the government's current strategy, and would, therefore, remain closed until 4 July. Counting down the days? Us too.
Outlining phase three, the plan states that:"The ambition at this step is to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close, including personal care hospitality , public places and leisure facilities . They should also meet the COVID-19 Secure guidelines."VIDEO: How to complete a successful men's haircut with Richard Ward
As for the rest of the world, hair salons across Europe have begun to reopen, subject to a number of strict rules. In France, salons are not permitted to accept walk-in clients and everyone will be asked to wear masks, gowns, and disposable gloves as well as using disinfectants. Meanwhile in Germany hairdressers are only allowed to dry cut hair and must leave every other salon chair empty in accordance with social distancing measures.
After he delivered his speech, the Prime Minister came under fire for his plan of action, namely because phase one permits that"all workers who cannot work from home should travel to work if their workplace is open." Dubbed confusing and ambiguous, many have taken to Twitter to vent their frustrations. One user wrote:"Boris says if you can't work from home you should return to work...
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