STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://aboc.alabama.gov/

COMMMENT: As a result of the COVID-19 interruptions of study, the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (ABOCB) will accept course work for distance learning programs through April 13, 2020, for clock hour courses for theory instruction that lead to licensure with ABOCB.  Distance learning programs for the purposes of this exception must include communication from the institution/instructors with the students via email, chat features, or telephone calls, and require students to periodically submit work which will be evaluated by the instructors.

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STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
 https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofBarbersHairdressers.aspx

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STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.azboc.gov

COMMMENT: SALONS OWNERS: It is the discretion each salon owners themself to decide to remain open or to close your salon. The Board highly recommends the salons to follow the requirements of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on staying safe to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. The CDC link is provided above. SCHOOLS: Each of the Arizona Licensed Schools have been working with the Board on what measures they are using to help accommodate their students and clients. If you have any questions please contact the school on what action they are taking during this time.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/novel-coronavirus

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/cosmetology

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://covid19.ca.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
www.barbercosmo.ca.gov

COMMMENT: Statewide Shelter in Place Order. All non-essential business to close until futher notice. https://covid19.ca.gov/img/N-33-20.pdf

OTHER NOTICES: https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://covid19.colorado.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://dpo.colorado.gov/BarberCosmetology

COMMMENT: "nonessential personal services facilities... and extend the Order through April 30, 2020."

OTHER NOTICES: CLICK HERE

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Public-Health-Hearing-Office/Barbers-Hairdressers-and-Cosmeticians/Examining-Board-for-Barbers-Hairdressers-and-Cosmeticians

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Delaware

STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/2019novelcoronavirus.html

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/cosmetology/

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://dcra.dc.gov/node/1423491

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/cosmetology/

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/16

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/barber/

COMMMENT: Due to the State actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 many examinations are not being administered.  Updates will be provided periodically.  Information is subject to change at any time.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=BCB

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.idfpr.com/profs/Boards/BCENT.asp

COMMMENT: Finally, all cosmetology schools licensed under Article IIID of the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985 ("BCENT") are permitted to teach online theory courses above the current ten percent (10%) hour limitation for students who are graduating on or before July 31, 2020. https://www.idfpr.com/News/2020/2020%2003%2018%20IDFPR%20Variance%20Press%20Release.pdf

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.in.gov/pla/cosmo.htm

COMMMENT: You may refer to the Indiana Department of Health guidelines online at https://www.in.gov/coronavirus/ if you have concerns about making the decision to close your facility or not.   It would be a business decision to close rather than a directive from the State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://idph.iowa.gov/Emerging-Health-Issues/Novel-Coronavirus

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.idph.iowa.gov/Licensure/Iowa-Board-of-Cosmetology-Arts-and-Sciences

COMMMENT: Salons and barbershops are not required to be closed under the Governor's declaration.  Salons and barbershops are  encouraged to do health screening for staff and clients before allowing individuals to enter the facility. If people are sick or exhibiting signs of illness they should be asked to go home.  Licensees should pay special attention to sanitation and  focus on social distancing (i.e. keeping patrons and staff at least 6 feet apart whenever possible). To the extent possible, the numbers of patrons in the establishment should also be limited (encourage them to implement call ahead procedures).

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/COVID-19_Resource_Center.htm

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
http://www.kansas.gov/kboc/

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://kbc.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

COMMMENT: Salon Closure Required by 5:00 P.M. on March 18, 2020 By order of the Governor, ALL salons and limited facilities are to close by 5:00 P.M. on March 18, 2020.  Please see the link below to view the official order. https://kbc.ky.gov/PublishingImages/Lists/Alerts/AllItems/452118068-Governor-Andy-Beshear-s-executive-order-to-close-public-facing-businesses.pdf

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
http://ldh.la.gov/coronavirus/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
http://www.lsbc.louisiana.gov/

COMMMENT:  CLOSURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) **** Please be aware that testing will be canceled beginning March 23, 2020 and will remain closed for a month.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://mainehealth.org/healthy-communities/coronavirus

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/barbers/index.html

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos/

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-cosmetology-and-barbering

COMMMENT: https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-guidance-memo-for-licensed-cosmetology-barbering-professionals/download

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_5093_28508_76849-520225--,00.html

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_72600---,00.html

COMMMENT: At this time, hair and/or nail salons and barber shops are not included in the prohibitions of the Governor’s Executive Order. Although spas are included, salons attached to spas are permitted to stay open.  However, salons should not have 50 or more people at one time and should take every precaution to implement social distancing.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/situation.html

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://mn.gov/boards/cosmetology/

COMMMENT: Gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, indoor sports facilities, indoor exercise facilities, exercise studios,and spas tanning establishments, body art establishments, tattoo parlors, piercing parlors, businesses offering massage therapy or similar body work, spas, salons, nail salons, cosmetology salons, esthetician salons, advanced practice esthetician salons, eyelash salons, and barber shops. This includes, but is not limited to, all salons and shops licensed by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners and the Minnesota Board of Barber Examiners. https://mn.gov/governor/assets/2020_03_16_EO_20_04_Bars_Restaurants_tcm1055-423380.pdf

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.msbc.ms.gov/

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/missouri-news.php

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.pr.mo.gov/cosbar.asp

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.mtpr.org/post/montana-coronavirus-and-covid-19-news

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
http://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/cos

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Cosmetology-and-Esthetics.aspx

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://sites.google.com/nvcosmo.com/nevada-board-of-cosmetology/home

COMMMENT: "Governor Sisolak directed nonessential business (salons and schools of
cosmetology) to close for 30 days.
● The directive includes all salons that deliver hair, nail, skin, or other
beauty-related services, regardless of square footage size of the business
location.
○ Enforcement of the salon and school closures is not under the
jurisdiction of the Board of Cosmetology, the closure was ordered by
the Governor.
● An emergency board meeting is scheduled for March 19th at 9 AM to discuss
distance learning for students. For additional information on the meeting please visit nvcosmo.com." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gBrGT4UdwtflSCaExXYRLuuKLDvOcSkC/view

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.nh.gov/covid19/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.oplc.nh.gov/cosmetology/

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.nj.gov/health/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/cos

COMMMENT: Although cosmetology and hairstyling schools are generally considered to be post-secondary vocational schools, for the sake of the Governor’s Executive Order 104, they qualify as institutions of higher education that must close pursuant to Executive Order 104 immediately.

OTHER NOTICES: Text: NJCOVID to 898-211

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://cv.nmhealth.org/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Barbers_and_Cosmetologists.aspx

COMMMENT: "Resort spas like Ojo Caliente must close (because big groups of people gather there). Your local person who gives you a facial does not have to close Salons do not have to close but they must minimize employee contact. Also applies to barbershops, tattoo parlors, etc. but there should not be more than 10
people gathered." CLICK HERE

OTHER NOTICES: CLICK HERE

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
http://www.nccosmeticarts.com/default.aspx

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://doh.sd.gov/news/Coronavirus.aspx

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.ndcosmetology.com/

COMMMENT: While the Board does not have the legal authority to mandate closure of its licensees and their establishments, the Board is asking that licensees carefully consider recommendations made by the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the North Dakota Department of Health.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://cos.ohio.gov/

COMMMENT: By order of Governor Mike DeWine, ALL salons, barbershops, and cosmetology services are to close. Guidance is coming but all operations should cease by the end of today, March 18, 2020.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.ok.gov/cosmo/

COMMMENT: IT IS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL ESTABLISHMENT OWNERS, MUNICIPALITIES TO CLOSE ESTABLISHMENTS. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW CURRENT SAFETY AND SANITATION GUIDELINES WHICH ARE RULES 175:10-5-2 THROUGH 175:10-7-32 WHICH CAN BE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR HOMEPAGE AND GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE CDC.

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/hlo/pages/board-cosmetology.aspx

COMMMENT: "The Oregon Health Licensing Office is unable to provide guidance to licensees and business/facility owners regarding the decision to close your business/facility or to remain open during the COVID-19 state of emergency. All businesses are urged to assess their practices, implement strong social distancing measures, and close their doors temporarily if they cannot put the new guidance in place. We are asking businesses to keep the health and safety of Oregonians at the forefront as they make these hard business decisions.

Please continue to closely and carefully monitor the situation and make an informed decision on behalf of your clients, your staff and yourself. Visit https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx for the latest updates and guidance as the information is changing rapidly."

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Cosmetology/Pages/default.aspx

COMMMENT: N/A

OTHER NOTICES: CLICK HERE

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=225

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://llr.sc.gov/cosmo/

COMMMENT: In regards to the sanitary procedure for salons in light of COVID-19, the Board advises that salons must continue to follow the current Board statutes and regulations pertaining to salon safety and sanitation, and should follow any directives from the Governor, or other local authority, regarding the closure or operation of a salon. Additionally the Board suggests that salons review and be familiar with federal OSHA and CDC information regarding COVID-19 and the workplace, businesses and employees.

OTHER NOTICES: CLICK HERE

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://doh.sd.gov/news/Coronavirus.aspx

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/default.aspx

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19.html

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/cosmo.html

COMMMENT: N/A

OTHER NOTICES: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/news/2020/3/17/covid-19-guidelines-for-cosmetology-and-barber-licensees.html

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/cosmet/cosmet.htm

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://coronavirus.utah.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: https://dopl.utah.gov/cosmo/index.html

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: https://sos.vermont.gov/barbers-cosmetologists/

COMMMENT: N/A

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BarberCosmo/

COMMMENT: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/BarberCosmo/COVID-19_Resources/

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STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/

COMMMENT: "...barbershops and hair/nail salons, tattoo parlors, pool halls, and other similar venues, which prohibition shall remain in effect until midnight on March 31, 2020, unless extended beyond that date."

OTHER NOTICES: CLICK HERE

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STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: https://www.wvbbc.com/

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/index.htm

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Cosmetologist/Default.aspx

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STATE WEBSITE - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 
https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/novel-coronavirus/

STATE WEBSITE - COSMETOLOGY: 
https://cosmetology.wyo.gov/

COMMMENT: The Board of Cosmetology cannot close your salon due to COVID-19. If there would be any mandatory closures, it would not come from our office. We also cannot advise you on the correct course of action. The following links may help you make an informed decision regarding your business.

OTHER NOTICES: https://covid19.wyo.gov/

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