Mandatory masks have been introduced in indoor spaces and public transport in the UK for the alleged reason of 'fighting the Covid-19 pandemic'. Many people have been critical of the mask mandates on various grounds, including civil liberties and the poor evidence base that they stop the transmission of viruses. This article will discuss an underacknowledged aspect of the mask mandate: that it amounts to discrimination against those who cannot wear masks because of disabilities.
Mandatory Masks are Disability Discrimination
Mandatory Masks are Disability Discrimination
Mandatory Masks are Disability Discrimination
Mandatory masks have been introduced in indoor spaces and public transport in the UK for the alleged reason of 'fighting the Covid-19 pandemic'. Many people have been critical of the mask mandates on various grounds, including civil liberties and the poor evidence base that they stop the transmission of viruses. This article will discuss an underacknowledged aspect of the mask mandate: that it amounts to discrimination against those who cannot wear masks because of disabilities.