Shillong, July 12: Saloons and beauty parlors have been allowed to resume operations in East Khasi Hills albeit with strict compliance to SOPs.

An order issued by East Khasi Hills district administration dated July 10 said only basic services  like hair cutting and shaving will be allowed, for now.

SOPs 

– The procedure must not take more than 15-20  minutes. Longer procedures should be avoided.

– Saloons and beauty parlours must not allow those entering without masks or sanitising their hands.

– Salons and beauty parlour owners should get vaccinated to protect themselves and their customers.

– Clear signage vaccinated or not vaccinated in respect of all the workers should be clearly indicated in the shop premises.

– Prominently display health advisories in the saloons and  beauty parlours in local languages.