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New Yorkers queue for first haircut in months

Former coronavirus epicenter moves into Phase 2 of reopening

Igor Khaimov gives a customer a haircut Monday at the Little Tony & Igor Be Good Barber Shop in Manhattan, on the first day of the phase two re-opening of businesses following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, in New York City.   © Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- After more than 100 days of a coronavirus lockdown, New York City residents on Monday celebrated the lifting of more restrictions by getting their first haircuts in months, shopping at reopened stores, and dining at outdoor cafes.

Once the epicenter of the global outbreak, the city was the last region in New York state to move into Phase 2 of reopening with restaurants and bars offering outdoor service and many shops reopening. Barber shops and hair salons welcomed customers for the first time since mid-March, with some fully booked for the next two weeks.

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