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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 again and can I go swimming?
(3 days later)
Gyms, nail bars, swimming pools and tattoo parlours have been among the places still closed in most of the UK. Outdoor pools, nail bars and tattoo parlours have already reopened, as lockdown restrictions are eased.
But they now have reopening dates in England. They will soon be followed indoor gyms, leisure centres and indoor swimming pools
All are having to make changes to keep customers safe.
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 have now reopened in Northern Ireland.
In England, they will be able to reopen from 25 July, along with sports halls and leisure centres.
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.
Indoor gyms are due to reopen in Northern Ireland on 10 July. No date has yet been set in Scotland or Wales. No reopening date has yet been set in Scotland or Wales.
When can I visit a nail bar?
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.
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.
Tanning salons and other close-contact services can also reopen.
However, there will be some restrictions, particularly on beauty salons, which will not be allowed to do any treatments on the face, meaning it will not be viable for all of them to reopen.
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 and 27 July in 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. Outdoor swimming pools can now reopen in England - and indoor pools can welcome the public again 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 change to the rules was confirmed, 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 of 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 on how to reopen, 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.
What do nail bars and beauty salons have to do?
Nail bars and beauty salons in England can now reopen.
They are defined by the government as "close contact" services, which it says are some of the "most risky" businesses to start up again.
Nail technicians usually sit opposite their clients, which increases the risk of virus transmission, whereas hairdressers can stand behind their customers, or to the side.
Tanning salons can also reopen.
Certain safety measures must be followed, including:
The restrictions on beauty salons do not allow treatments on the face, meaning it will not be viable for all of them to reopen.
Treatments still prohibited include those for eyelashes and eyebrows as well as threading services, which are a form of facial hair removal.
In Northern Ireland, nail bars and beauty salons have been able to reopen since 6 July, along with hairdressers and barbers. They will be allowed to restart on 22 July in Scotland and 27 July in Wales.
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 can also now work again in England - following similar safety guidelines to nail bars and beauty salons.
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. They work in very close contact with their customers, often 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 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. They will open on 27 July in Wales. No date has been set in Scotland. Tattoo studios have been allowed to open in Northern Ireland since 6 July. They will open on 27 July in Wales. No date has yet been set in 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: Arts performances can now resume outdoors, including theatre, opera, dance and music. Events must:
Recreational cricket can take place from this weekend. Recreational cricket has also now resumed, while five-a-side football, basketball, hockey and other sports will follow. However:
What is still not allowed?What is still not allowed?
While there are dates for many businesses to reopen in England, we still do not know when we will be able to return to: While there are dates for many businesses to reopen in England, it is still not clear when customers will be able to return to: