WINNIPEG —
The tattoo and physique artwork business in Manitoba is asking on the federal government to not neglect them when Code Crimson restrictions are lifted.
In a information launch, The Manitoba Physique Artwork Affiliation (MBAA) mentioned it looks like its enterprise homeowners may as soon as once more be left behind by Manitoba.
“In Minnesota, tattoo research and salons had been part of the preliminary lockdown. Since their reopening in June, every part has gone easily. On November 20, their authorities carried out one other shut down however tattoo studios and salons had been allowed to stay open as a result of the State Division of Well being contact tracing confirmed private companies weren’t a supply of transmission,” mentioned Wealthy Handford, who’s a board member of the MBAA. “We’ve compiled knowledge that signifies the identical development,” he mentioned within the information launch.
The MBAA mentioned it’s desirous to have a dialogue with the provincial authorities and public well being about reopening and it has despatched plans to each teams exhibiting how they’re able to function safely.
The group mentioned it has obtained responses from NDP Chief Wab Kinew, Liberal Chief Dougald Lamont, Minister of Financial Improvement and Coaching Ralph Eichler, and NDP MLA Jamie Moses, however to this point it the proposals have not been answered.
“Getting a tattoo has had related protocols to dental and medical procedures for nearly 20 years. Most of those protocols have been in place longer earlier than including respiratory protocols and engineering controls for most of the people,” mentioned Handford, who can also be a Winnipeg tattoo artist.
“We have been within the enterprise of defending public well being for nearly 20 years.”
The MBAA mentioned it’s hoping on the very least the federal government will collaborate with enterprise homeowners to allow them to resume working safely.
This comes after a tattoo store in Winnipeg opened on Saturday regardless of the present well being restrictions in place.
The Parlor Tattoos opened on Jan. 9. Proprietor Phil McLellan mentioned he was apprehensive a few fantastic, however he’s extra involved about taking care of his household of 4.
“I’ve to fret about fines after I fear about feeding my household,” he mentioned on Saturday.
McLellan additionally believes he can function safely and has protocols in place to make sure that occurs.
This story might be up to date when extra particulars can be found.
– With recordsdata from CTV’s Mason DePatie.
