Costco to require people with medical mask exemptions to wear face shield

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Costco updated its face covering policy to require people with a medical exemption from wearing a mask to instead wear a face shield in the store.

The company will mandate all members, guests and employees to wear a face mask or face shield in the store starting on Nov. 16, except for children younger than 2 years old, according to a guidance updated on Tuesday.

"Members and guests must wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose at all times," the guidance reads. "Individuals who are unable to wear a face mask due to a medical condition must wear a face shield."

"Entry to Costco will be granted only to those wearing a face mask or face shield," it added.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/costco-to-require-people-with-medical-mask-exemptions-to-wear-face-shield/ar-BB1aXuNd?li=BBnbcA1&ocid=DELLDHP

[Vivienne235729]

1. I'm still trying to figure out WHO qualifies for a medical exemption from wearing a mask?

people with severe COPD requiring O2 should ESPECIALLY wear a mask. This is high liability to the store. If you can't wear mask, then you shouldn't be going out. Shopping at Costco is not a right.

[Spazito]

7. One qualification that would probably be legitimate re masks (not shields)...

is for someone who has suffered trauma from having their mouth and nose covered ie during an assault.

The mask could well be a trigger.

[Vivienne235729]

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

during a pandemic. They need to stay home then.

[Spazito]

16. You're assuming they have alternative options...

that may not be the case, they could be on their own, financially vulnerable among other roadblocks to being able to stay home.

I do think shields are a reasonable alternative.

[Vivienne235729]

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

telling people to make dietary and lifestyle modifications. It's hard as nails but sometimes you have to do it. And there are a million reasons why it is not doable, but the body doesn't care. You need to find a way or there will be serious consequences. And in this case, the virus doesn't care about those very valid reasons.

I want to be sympathetic but sometimes, there are just no easy choices. And sometimes it is difficult and uncomfortable. But that is life and we dig in deep. When it is a matter of life and death, I think people need to rise up to the occasion. And maybe we need a social infrastructure to help these people out. But the mask mandate should not be compromised bc we don't have a social infrastructure in place to assist all of society. This is how the virus spreads.

[Spazito]

19. Wow....just....wow n/t

[Vivienne235729]

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

[LiberalFighter]

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

A person covering their mouth and nose themselves should not suffer as great a trauma if any.

[Spazito]

17. Triggers are not always directly related to the act...

just having both their mouth and nose covered whether it is by a mask or hands could trigger a sense of suffocating resulting in a panic attack.

[LanternWaste]

20. Are there any valid examples of exemptions given for this specific example?

Or simply supposition?

[Spazito]

22. As I stated in the post to which you responded...

"One qualification that would probably be legitimate", I used the word "probably" which I would have thought made it clear I wasn't citing any specific exemptions allowed by States or Corporations.

[FakeNoose]

21. My sister has dementia, and she qualifies

She will not tolerate wearing a mask, she takes it off immediately. And of course she has no understanding why it's necessary. But she rarely goes out in public so there's little risk for her.

[Spazito]

23. That is certainly a legitimate qualification...

and makes eminent sense. Hugs to your sister and your family, dementia is heartbreaking.

[rebecca_herman]

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

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.

[Vivienne235729]

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

I wish I could work at home. But I can't. One of these days (in a couple years), I hope to be able to do the same as you.

But during a pandemic and with the risks, I would not be writing any mask exemptions or if I owned a store, not require masks. It is too much of a liability. I would be telling people to stay home, order curbside, or use those delivery services or something.

[LiberalFighter]

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

[PoliticAverse]

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

[genxlib]

2. I like it

Seems like a fair accommodation and will checkmate the assholes that are just doing it to avoid the rules.

[samnsara]

3. good for them

[Cha]

4. Good ol Costco.. TY!

[Wednesdays]

5. I wear both.

Indeed, just got back from Costco twenty minutes ago.

[icwlmuscyia]

6. this is why they get the biggest chunk of my business

[BComplex]

8. About damn time!!! Good on Costco!!

My husband works retail with the public, wearing a mask, gloves, and behind a plexiglass shield, and he's the one that has to tell idiots that they can't come in without a mask. They all say they have a "medical excuse". He says "if you have such a dangerous medical condition you shouldn't be here". But he doesn't get to ask to see a doctor's pass.

[sheshe2]

9. Good for them.

[bamagal62]

10. Yay for Costco.

[StarryNite]

24. Thank you Costco!

[Meowmee]

26. A face shield alone is not enough

Particles can get past that. You need a mask and I prefer goggles which fit properly.

[Captain Zero]

27. Family Packs of 6 shields available on Aisle 19.

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