As businesses reopen, should I still take safety precautions?

Definitely! Cases of COVID-19 are still increasing in Arizona. Numbers of new cases right now are higher than when we closed, and it is still best to stay home as much as possible. Below are some tips to follow if you do need to visit businesses that are re-opening. As always, continue to practice physical distancing, disinfect and sanitize surfaces, wear face masks and wash your hands often!

If you do choose to visit one of our local Arizona businesses, there are things to look for to make sure that they are maintaining practices to keep us all safe.

Barbershops & Salons

Restaurants & Dining Out

Are employees wearing cloth face coverings?  Are employees practicing proper hand hygiene?  Are the staff using gloves for any treatment that involves touching a client’s face?  Are the staff regularly sanitizing common areas and frequently touched objects?  Are waiting areas and treatment areas appropriately spaced to follow physical distancing guidelines?  Is the business by appointment or call-in only?  Are hand washing areas or sanitizing products available to visitors?

Are hosts and wait staff wearing cloth face coverings?  Are employees practicing proper hand hygiene and/or wearing gloves?  Is the restaurant wiping down surfaces used by customers (tables, chairs, condiment containers, etc.) after each sitting?  Are seating areas appropriately spaced to follow physical distancing guidelines?  Is the restaurant limited to parties no more than 10 people?  Is the restaurant still offering takeout or delivery options?