SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — The Sarpy/Cass Health Department issued a measure Sunday directing beauty industry businesses, which cannot maintain a 6 ft distance, to cease operations by Tuesday in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The measure goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 31 and applies to massage therapy, tattoo shops, barbershops, and hair and nail salons in Sarpy and Cass counties. It will remain in place until April 30.
“The Sarpy/Cass Health Department continues to collaborate with local and state government partners to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Our collective priority is to ensure appropriate public health recommendations and requirements are in place to ensure our residents remain as healthy as possible,” the Health Department said in a press release.
Any questions should be directed to the Sarpy/Cass Health Department. Questions regarding enforcement of the measure should e-mail questions@sarpy.com.