For those who find a haircut is not enough, do not despair. As of 25 July, gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres will reopen. In the more immediate future lies a manicure, with beauty salons and nail bars reopening as early as Monday.
In the words of culture secretary, Oliver Dowden: “Normal life is slowly returning.” So too, are outdoor swimming pools, who reopen today.
In a statement, Dowden said that: “It’s time to eat out to help out, to enjoy the arts to help out and to work out to help out.
“I’m really urging people to get out there and to play their part: buy the tickets for outdoor plays and musical recitals, get to your local gallery and support your local businesses. Our fight began with a collective effort and I really hope it will end with one.”
Dowden continued that: “The reopening of gyms is the news millions across the country have been waiting for, with many people desperate to jump on a spinning bike or dive into a pool.
“Our comprehensive guidance will ensure gyms, pools and leisure centres have the support they need to reopen safely for their customers and staff.”
Government guidelines have also been published to indicate how local level team sports can return. Once more we will see amateur football, as plans are agreed on how best to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Tattoo parlours, nail bars and beauty salons are also among those who can reopen from Monday, provided they continue to abide by the strict social distancing guidelines. The government has also sanctioned the return of outdoor performances with restricted numbers of audience members.
Concert halls, indoor theatres, nightclubs, and bowling alleys remain closed for the foreseeable.
