Is haircutting an essential service during COVID-19 lockdown? The answer will be known in a day or two as neighbourhood hairdressers and traditional barbers in Mysuru have sought ‘pass’ from the district administration and the police to offer “home service”. A group of barbers have come together to offer the home service — subject to police clearance — at no extra cost. “We are also ascertaining public feedback to the idea and will decide on how to go about it,” he added. Whether the barbers get a green signal or their offer will be red-flagged remains to be seen.

Source: The Hindu April 02, 2020 18:00 UTC