Steve is wrong. Don't be like Steve.Here is the guidance from Gov.uk, for those who want to know the truth.____When you do not need to wear a face coveringIn settings where face coverings are required in England there are some circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering.Please be mindful and respectful of such circumstances. Some people are less able to wear face coverings, and the reasons for this may not be visible to others.This includes (but is not limited to):children under the age of 11 (Public Health England does not recommend face coverings for children under the age of 3 for health and safety reasons)people who cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disabilitywhere putting on, wearing or removing a face covering will cause you severe distressif you are speaking to or providing assistance to someone who relies on lip reading, clear sound or facial expressions to communicateto avoid harm or injury, or the risk of harm or injury, to yourself or others ‒ including if it would negatively impact on your ability to exercise or participate in a strenuous activitypolice officers and other emergency workers, given that this may interfere with their ability to serve the publicExemption cardsIf you have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering:you do not routinely need to show any written evidence of thisyou do not need show an exemption cardThis means that you do not need to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about your reason for not wearing a face covering.However, some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign.Carrying an exemption card or badge is a personal choice and is not required by law.If you wish to use an exemption card or badge, you can download exemption card templates. You can then print these yourself or show them on a mobile device. Please note that the government is not able to provide physical exemption cards or badges.If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these templates in a more accessible format, please email publiccorrespondence@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. Please say what format you need the template in and what assistive technology you use.For exemptions in different parts of the UK please refer to the specific guidance for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Nicholas James ● 2099d