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Coronavirus: When can I go to the gym, nail salon, tattoo studio or pool? Coronavirus: When can I go to the gym, nail salon, tattoo studio or pool?
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Gyms, nail bars, swimming pools and tattoo parlours have been among the places still closed in most of the UK.Gyms, nail bars, swimming pools and tattoo parlours have been among the places still closed in most of the UK.
But they now have reopening dates in England.But they now have reopening dates in England.
When will indoor gyms open?When will indoor gyms open?
Indoor gyms, sports halls and leisure centres will now be able to reopen from 25 July.Indoor gyms, sports halls and leisure centres will now be able to reopen from 25 July.
They will have to follow strict social distancing guidelines, including:They will have to follow strict social distancing guidelines, including:
Outdoor gyms have been open since 4 July because there is less risk of catching coronavirus in the fresh air.Outdoor gyms have been open since 4 July because there is less risk of catching coronavirus in the fresh air.
The government has been more relaxed about outdoor activities than indoor ones since the outbreak began.
Coronavirus is spread by droplets exhaled by an infected person, which can then be picked up from surfaces or from the air. You are less likely to pick up those droplets outdoors.
Indoor gyms are due to reopen in Northern Ireland on 10 July. No date has yet been set in Scotland or Wales.Indoor gyms are due to reopen in Northern Ireland on 10 July. No date has yet been set in Scotland or Wales.
When can I visit a nail bar?When can I visit a nail bar?
Nail bars have been told that they can reopen on Monday in England.Nail bars have been told that they can reopen on Monday in England.
They are defined by the government as "close contact services", which it says are some of the "most risky" businesses to reopen.They are defined by the government as "close contact services", which it says are some of the "most risky" businesses to reopen.
In the government guidance for these sectors, the "highest risk zone" is defined as "the area in front of the face".In the government guidance for these sectors, the "highest risk zone" is defined as "the area in front of the face".
Nail technicians usually sit opposite their clients, whereas hairdressers can stand behind their customers, or to the side.Nail technicians usually sit opposite their clients, whereas hairdressers can stand behind their customers, or to the side.
Tanning salons and other close-contact services can also reopen.
However, there will be some restrictions on "particularly high-risk services".
In Northern Ireland nail bars and beauty salons were able to reopen on 6 July along with hairdressers and barbers. They will be allowed to open on 22 July in Scotland. No date has been set for Wales.In Northern Ireland nail bars and beauty salons were able to reopen on 6 July along with hairdressers and barbers. They will be allowed to open on 22 July in Scotland. No date has been set for Wales.
How will swimming pools reopen?How will swimming pools reopen?
Swimming pools will be allowed to reopen in England - outdoors from Saturday and indoors from 25 July.Swimming pools will be allowed to reopen in England - outdoors from Saturday and indoors from 25 July.
Before the announcement, Prof Deenan Pillay, from University College London, told the BBC: "Given the amount of chlorine that is in swimming pools, viruses are not going to survive there.Before the announcement, Prof Deenan Pillay, from University College London, told the BBC: "Given the amount of chlorine that is in swimming pools, viruses are not going to survive there.
"So it's not the actual swimming that's the risk but it is all the other stuff that goes with it - the changing rooms, getting in and out the pool and the risk of shared showers.""So it's not the actual swimming that's the risk but it is all the other stuff that goes with it - the changing rooms, getting in and out the pool and the risk of shared showers."
Swim England has published guidance for operators when pools do open, including:Swim England has published guidance for operators when pools do open, including:
Swimming pools are not allowed to open anywhere in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland at the moment.Swimming pools are not allowed to open anywhere in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland at the moment.
Can I now get a tattoo?Can I now get a tattoo?
Tattoo artists will be able to start work again on Monday in England.Tattoo artists will be able to start work again on Monday in England.
Tattoo artists also work in very close contact with their customers, sometimes for a long time. Touching people is known to increase the risk of transmitting the virus.Tattoo artists also work in very close contact with their customers, sometimes for a long time. Touching people is known to increase the risk of transmitting the virus.
Tattoo artists say it has been frustrating having to stay shut - especially since they have long been required to have measures in place to prevent cross-contamination.Tattoo artists say it has been frustrating having to stay shut - especially since they have long been required to have measures in place to prevent cross-contamination.
The Tattoo and Piercing Industry Union says it has submitted a 10-point plan for reopening studios to the government, which includes:The Tattoo and Piercing Industry Union says it has submitted a 10-point plan for reopening studios to the government, which includes:
Tattoo studios have been allowed to open in Northern Ireland since 6 July. No date has been set in Wales or Scotland.Tattoo studios have been allowed to open in Northern Ireland since 6 July. No date has been set in Wales or Scotland.
What else will now be allowed in England?What else will now be allowed in England?
Performing arts outdoors, including theatre, opera, dance and music can take place from Saturday. They must:
Recreational cricket can take place from this weekend