The Maharashtra government has clarified that there are three fake notifications doing the rounds online that claim the state has relaxed various rules lockdown guidelines surrounding salons, parks and other facilities. The state government has said that no such orders have been issued.

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The fake notification claims, “Walking, jogging, running, cycling and other individual physical exercises will be permitted on public open spaces like gardens, playgrounds, footpaths, promenades etc. between 5 am to 7 pm. People are actively encouraged to undertake cycling as a form of physical exercise as it automatically ensures social distancing.”

सोशल मीडियावर व्हायरल झालेल्या या अधिसूचना राज्य शासनाने जारी केलेल्या नाहीत.It is observed that above copies of ‘notifications’ are in circulation in social media. The State Govt clarifies that these notifications are not issued by the Govt of #Maharashtra. pic.twitter.com/OqpA4VBtw4

— MAHARASHTRA DGIPR (@MahaDGIPR) May 27, 2020

It purported document has a set of fake guidelines for salons and beauty parlours to follow, which state:

“For salons and beauty parlours, the government guidelines mentioned below need to be followed.

1. Such establishments will be allowed to function from 9am-5 pm.

2. Such businesses will be permitted to be carried out only by duly authorised/licensed establishments with proper infrastructure (building/workspace/equipment).

3. No walk-in service should be available. Only customers with prior appointments shall be allowed.

4. Only essential services (haircut, dyeing hair, waxing, threading) may be allowed. Nonessential include shaving, facial, cleansing, bleaching and other skin related services will be permitted in due course.

5. Restricted entry (50 percent of the strength). Accordingly, alternate chairs and cubicles will be used.

6. Such establishments shall be using infra-red thermometers for staff and customers. Any person showing symptoms should not be allowed in the establishment.

7. Customers and employees must wear masks at all times. Further employees must wear protective gear including gloves and aprons.

8. Hand sanitizers should be made available at entry points (foot operated preferably).

9. All chairs/cubicles will be sanitized with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite after each use/service.

10. Disposable towels/napkins must be used on each customer.

11. Non disposable equipment should be sanitized and sterilized after each use and disposable equipment must be collected separately and should be handed over to the municipality for disposal.

12. All common areas like resting areas, lounge, floors etc. must be sanitized at least 5 times a day.

13. Carpets and floor area should be cleaned as frequently as possible.

14. Every client must be given the choice to avail services, even at a greater price, with disposable instruments like scissors, combs etc. which customer can take away with them.

First Published:May 27, 2020 10:40 PM IST