Santa Cruz County, CA – In accordance with State of California guidance and prior County Health Officer orders, the County of Santa Cruz will allow expanded personal care services to resumed Friday, June 19th. Expanded personal services include hair and nail salons, estheticians, skin care, cosmetology, electrology, microblading, waxing, body art, tattoo parlors, body piercing shops and massage therapy. Businesses and professionals should follow State guidance in order to minimize risk to clients and providers. State guidance for expanded personal services can be found at https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/expandedpersonal-services.pdf.

With additional openings, the County wishes to emphasize the importance of following local Social Distancing Protocols, which include:

1) Wearing a face covering while engaging others at work or in public

2) Maintaining six feet of distance from others who are not members of your household

3) Frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

4) Covering coughs or sneezes with tissue or fabric, or using your elbow

5) Staying home if you are sick with a fever or cough

For local information on COVID-19, go to www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus, call 211 or text “COVID19” to 211211. Residents may also call (831) 454-4242 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., seven days a week.