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rebecca_herman

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11. They can be very difficult to wear with sensory issues

Reply to Vivienne235729 (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 12, 2020, 05:39 PM

Nov 2020

I haven't sought a medical exemption because I can wear one for a short time and if I get overwhelmed I can just leave wherever I am since I have no need to go anywhere that requires a mask except for brief shopping trips. But I have sensory issues and it feels awful to wear a mask. I feel like I am about to cry the entire time. I would not have been able to wear one at all as a child, as an adult I can manage long enough to run my errand and get out ASAP. Fortunately I am self employed and work at home so it hasn't been an issue there.

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Costco to require people with medical mask exemptions to wear face shield [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2020 OP

I'm still trying to figure out WHO qualifies for a medical exemption from wearing a mask? Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #1

One qualification that would probably be legitimate re masks (not shields)... Spazito Nov 2020 #7

I understand that but it is still not a good enough reason for someone to go around without a mask Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #12

You're assuming they have alternative options... Spazito Nov 2020 #16

I understand that but they still don't decrease the liability involved. Kind of like providers Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #18

Wow....just....wow n/t Spazito Nov 2020 #19

you sound shocked. but, please tell me how the virus will make an exception then? Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #28

That type of trauma could only be reasonably expected when it caused by someone else. LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #13

Triggers are not always directly related to the act... Spazito Nov 2020 #17

Are there any valid examples of exemptions given for this specific example? LanternWaste Nov 2020 #20

As I stated in the post to which you responded... Spazito Nov 2020 #22

My sister has dementia, and she qualifies FakeNoose Nov 2020 #21

That is certainly a legitimate qualification... Spazito Nov 2020 #23

They can be very difficult to wear with sensory issues rebecca_herman Nov 2020 #11

I'm glad you're able to work at home and have made it work for you. You're lucky. Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #14

I would suggest using a face shield. It also has the advantage of keeping particles out of your eyes LiberalFighter Nov 2020 #15

The problem is more people claiming fake "medical exemptions" because they don't want to wear a mask PoliticAverse Nov 2020 #25

I like it genxlib Nov 2020 #2

good for them samnsara Nov 2020 #3

Good ol Costco.. TY! Cha Nov 2020 #4

I wear both. Wednesdays Nov 2020 #5

this is why they get the biggest chunk of my business icwlmuscyia Nov 2020 #6

About damn time!!! Good on Costco!! BComplex Nov 2020 #8

Good for them. sheshe2 Nov 2020 #9

Yay for Costco. bamagal62 Nov 2020 #10

Thank you Costco! StarryNite Nov 2020 #24

A face shield alone is not enough Meowmee Nov 2020 #26

Family Packs of 6 shields available on Aisle 19. Captain Zero Nov 2020 #27