That prompted journalists Ted Simons and Carey Peña to press the governor on the issue during a live town hall on Thursday evening, with Ducey ultimately contradicting his office's guidelines. The criticism only intensified after Ducey issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Monday without modifying the list of essential services. Many hair and nail salon owners, as well as their employees, argued the state was putting their and their customers' health at risk. On March 23, when the governor put out an executive order outlining "essential" businesses that cities and counties couldn't force to close, his office defined its "personal hygiene services" section as "including barbershops and salons."ĭucey's "essential" list spurred widespread backlash from mayors who questioned the inclusion of salons and golf courses. View Gallery: Coronavirus in Arizona: Latest photos.įriday's declaration reverses previous guidance issued by Ducey's office. It said in-home hygiene services, such as "assistance with bathing and cleaning for vulnerable adults," are still considered essential, as are respite and palliative care.ĭay care centers for kids whose parents provide essential services also may remain open, as well as hotels and motels "to the extent used for lodging." Evolving guidelines The Governor's Office noted that "public parks shall remain open to the greatest extent possible," and pools "should still be maintained under environmental and public health rules and guidelines." Communal pools at hotels, parks and condo and apartment complexes.Basketball courts, splash pads, playgrounds and public restrooms at public parks. In addition to hair and nail salons, Friday's directive applies to: He also said the clarity would "slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect this critical part of our economy." "Providing clarity for small businesses and employers is an important measure to ensure we protect our citizens," Ducey said in a statement. The nature of such businesses means they cannot comply with social distancing guidelines that urge at least six feet between individuals, his office said Friday. Saturday, according to new guidance issued by Gov. View Gallery: Hair and nail salons to close in ArizonaĪrizona hair and nail salons that haven't already shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19 must close by 5 p.m.
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