Mayor Coogan to Close Personal Care Businesses in Fall River Tuesday

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan has issued an order to close personal care facilities in the city.

From the City of Fall River

Fall River, MA – A joint order by the Mayor of the City of Fall River and the Director of Health of Human Services/Board of Health has been issued to close personal care type businesses effective
Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The last day operations will be allowed until further notice will be Monday, March 23, 2020. Establishments include but are not limited to the following:

 hair salons/barbers
 nail salons
 massage services
 body art
 body work
 aestheticians
 day spas
 tanning salons
 fitness and exercise centers

The above businesses have been identified as personal care in nature and offer services to the public that cannot be performed at the necessary social distancing (6 foot) requirement that has been established to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Please continue to maintain social distancing, wash your hands frequently, stay home whenever possible, and kindly continue to respect and support each other.