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To: Ron DeSantis- Governor of Florida
Reopen tattoo studios
Open tattoo shops back up with certain restrictions such as : limit 1 customer in shop per tattoo artist , limit how many artists are able to work the same day, no family or friends in shop at this time, artists and clients are required to wears face masks, studios must be completely wiped down after each shift, etc. Tattoo shops already have extensive experience and training in blood borne pathogens as well as cross contamination training. (way more sanitation/ sterilization training than most “essential” businesses) All shops go through a state inspection and are checked on randomly to ensure they are following guidelines set for safe and sterile operation.
Why is this important?
Covid 19 is affecting the economy in major ways and forcing people to make tough decisions for their families based upon recent events and work displacement. To ease the economic burden in our industry it is in our best interest to open back up with these limited restrictions. Moreover the quarantine was implemented to flatten the curve of the spread of covid 19 to ensure that hospitals were not overwhelmed all at once and to help prevent such rapid spread. The number of people infected is currently on a decline and the numbers aren’t as bad as once projected. Additionally Tattoo artist are trained and certified in blood borne pathogens and cross contamination as well as many other medical safety and sterility procedures.