Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Thiruvananthapuram District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday issued guidelines for re-opening of gyms, salons and beauty parlours.

Gyms will need to provide oximeters to record oxygen saturation and salons will need to adopt a token system of appointment for stagger client entry, DDMA said.

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"Those having oxygen saturation below 95 per cent should not be allowed to exercise," it added.

Apart from the mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols which include ensuring of hand hygiene and social distancing, DDMA ruled: "All employees who are at a higher risk, i.e., older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have underlying medical conditions to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the clients."

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The DDMA further said that card-based or contactless payment should be promoted.

"Spas, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool shall remain closed," the DDMA ruled. (ANI)

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