Coronavirus: How can I have my nails done or get a tattoo safely?

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Nail bars, tattoo parlours and outdoor swimming pools are now allowed to open in England.

Gyms will follow later in the month, but how are customers being kept safe?

What are nail bars doing to protect me?

Nail bars in England are now allowed to reopen.

They are defined by the government as a "close contact service", which it says are some of the "most risky" businesses to start up again.

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.

Treatments still not allowed include ones 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.

How will swimming pools reopen?

Outdoor swimming pools can now reopen in England - and indoor pools can welcome the public again from 25 July.

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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 of the pool and the risk of shared showers."

Swim England has published guidance for operators on how to reopen, including:

Increasing the supply of outside air to pools Implementing a one-way entry and exit system Minimising the use of changing rooms by encourage people to arrive showered and changed ready to swim

Swimming pools are not allowed to open anywhere in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland at the moment.

Can I now get a tattoo?

Tattoo artists can also now work again in England.

They 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.

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The Tattoo and Piercing Industry Union says it submitted a 10-point plan for reopening studios to the government, which includes:

wearing masks, face shields, aprons and gloves keeping work stations 2m (6ft) apart considering relocating or deferring tattoos or piercings that require face-to-face working

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.

When will indoor gyms open?

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:

Capacity limits, controlled by a timed booking system Reduced class sizes Equipment spaced out and improved ventilation Temporary floor markings in dance studios where possible Customers encouraged to shower and change at home

Outdoor gyms have been open since 4 July because there is less risk of catching coronavirus in the fresh air.

No reopening date has yet been set in Scotland or Wales.

What else will now be allowed in England?

Outdoor performing arts can now take place again, including theatre, opera, dance and music. Events must:

Have a socially-distanced audience Reduce capacity Only accept pre-booked tickets Display clear social distance markings and be deep cleaned between performances

Recreational cricket has also now resumed, while five-a-side football, basketball, hockey and other sports will follow. However:

Time spent congregating at a venue should be limited Sports where a ball is touched by multiple players should have a plan for cleaning it when it goes out of play Spectators will be allowed in small numbers if they stick to social distancing guidelines

What is still not allowed?

While there are dates for many businesses to reopen in England, it is still not clear when customers will be able to return to:

Nightclubs Bowling alleys Indoor skating rinks Indoor play areas including soft play Conference centres - the Conservative Party announced earlier this week that its annual conference in October would be held online