20-minute window for hair cutting & shaving in Meghalaya

SHILLONG: Hair cutting and shaving “must not” take more than 15-20 minutes and longer procedures should be avoided, a general protocol issued by the state health department specified today on the eve of re-opening of barber shops, salons and beauty parlours in Meghalaya from June 22 next.
“Only basic services like hair cutting/ shaving would be allowed for now,” the protocol, signed by commissioner and secretary, health and family welfare department, Sampath Kumar specified, even as it said that people should not shake hands, come in direct contact or hug each other in greeting.
“All barbers and beauticians must wear masks and gloves at all times. They must sanitize their hands, scissors, combs, before and after the procedure is carried out. Fresh blades and disposable gowns must be used for each customer. The cost of this protective gear can be added in the charges levied on customers,” the protocol said.
“All saloons/beauty parlours must have adequate facilities for hand washing/hand sanitization. All customers should enter only after sanitizing their hands. Owners/ workers would be responsible for maintaining physical distance between the customers, and avoid crowding at all times,” it underscored.