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Members of the beauty industry have warned clients against inviting therapists into their homes to carry out treatments.
Concerns have been raised about the number of therapists who are offering to do home visits during this period of social distancing.
Most beauty clinics have closed as the country attempts to stop the spread of Covid 19, and they won't reopen until the situation is under control.
Aesthetic nurse and practitioner Kerry Hannaphy says doing a home job is not worth the risk.
"It's not essential for survival for you to have no wrinkles or to have big lips. It's very important that people see that as a fact," she said.
"These things can be done further down the road once we get this controlled over the next 12 weeks or however long it takes. The quicker we control it and the more we stay at home, it will recover."
Useful information
- The HSE have developed an information pack on how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus. Read it here
- Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus who has been in close contact with a confirmed case in the last 14 days should isolate themselves from other people - this means going into a different, well-ventilated room alone, with a phone; phone their GP, or emergency department;
- GPs Out of Hours services are not in a position to order testing for patients with normal cold and flu-like symptoms. HSELive is an information line and similarly not in a position to order testing for members of the public. The public is asked to reserve 112/999 for medical emergencies at all times.
- ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland. The support line will be open seven days a week, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024
