Switzerland. Canton Ticino. Lugano. « Salone by Franco » is a hairdressing salon. A man and a woman, both stylists, wear a mask on their faces to protect themselves from the Coronavirus (also called Covid-19). They stand up and style hair to two men seated on chairs, both wearing also masks. Due to the spread of the coronavirus (also called Covid-19), the Federal Council has categorised the situation in the country as “extraordinary”. It has issued a recommendation to all citizens to stay at home, especially the sick and the elderly. From March 16 the government ramped up its response to the widening pandemic, ordering the closure of hairdressing salons. From April 27, they can reopen under very tight conditions with a limited number of customers. Social distancing and masks. 30.04.2020 © 2020 Didier Ruef