Washington Twp. Mayor Cuts 'About 20 lbs Of Hair' In Chester Shop

CHESTER, NJ - Businesses are starting to reopen as restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19 pandemic are eased and one of the most anticipated openings was salons and barber shops, which were able to open their doors Monday. And it was on Monday that Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello sat down in a Chester shop for a trim.

"Thank you Jeremy at LJ's Barbershop & Lounge for taking about 20lbs of hair off my head today," Murello said.

Temperatures checks. Sitting people 6 feet apart. Physical barriers. And, of course, masks. That is part of getting a haircut now now that personal care services have resumed.

Some of the big safeguards barbers and hair stylists must follow include:

• Limiting services to appointment-only
• Performing health screening – including temperature checks – on clients and staff prior to entry to the facility
• Requiring use of personal protective equipment, and requiring clients to wear face coverings at all times, regardless of the service they are receiving, unless face down on a massage table or where doing so would inhibit an person's health
• Ensuring that all staff-client pairs maintain at least 6 feet distance between other staff-client pair, unless separated by physical barriers;
• Adopting enhanced cleaning and disinfection practices
• Staying informed about new developments and guidance related to COVID-19.

You can see the complete list in our previous coverage.

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