What are examples of medical conditions that prevents people from wearing a mask or face covering? - Retail Council of Canada

What are examples of medical conditions that prevents people from wearing a mask or face covering?

  • People who are unable to put it on or take it off by themselves due to a physical disability, 
  • People with facial deformities, 
  • Peoples who, due to cognitive impairment, an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder, an addiction problem or a severe mental health problem, are unable to understand the requirement or for whom wearing a mask or face covering causes significant disorganization or distress, 
  • People who have a severe skin condition on the face or ears that is significantly aggravated by wearing a mask or face covering. 

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