COVID-19: Punjab issues SOPs for salons, gyms and barber shops

LAHORE: Punjab on Wednesday issued the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for barber shops, hair and beauty salons/parlours and gymnasiums and health clubs to be followed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The provincial authorities have allowed them to resume operations after the restrictions in lockdown were eased from Monday.

The National Coordination Committee (NCC) had decided last week to begin a phased lifting of lockdown because of the effect it was having on the economy and an impoverished workforce.

Following the NCC decision, all the provincial governments allowed small markets to open with certain guidelines.

The Punjab government today issued three different notifications for the barbershops, hair salons and gyms providing detailed guidelines. The service providers are bound to ensure availability of hand sanitisers, soaps, masks and gloves for all the customers and workers. 

SOPs for barbershops

SOPs for beauty parlours

SOPs for gymnasiums and health clubs