The Guilford County Board of Commissioners has passed a mask mandate for everyone who finds themselves indoors at a public place – however, like most laws, there are some loopholes.
If you fall into one of the following categories you can continue going about your life happily unmasked.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners discussed exceptions at the Tuesday, Aug. 10 meeting where the board adopted the mask mandate.
County staff proposed the first ten exceptions, and, after a brief discussion, the board added the last one – namely, that if you work in an office alone with no one else around, you don’t have to mask up.
Here’s the complete list of who can go maskless without being in violation of Guilford County law:
(1) Those who shouldn’t wear a face covering “due to any medical or behavioral condition or disability (including, but not limited to, any person who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious or incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to put on or remove the Face Covering without assistance).”
Young kids also get a pass from the county due to this next exception…
(2) Is under five years of age.
Thankfully, the county won’t make you eat or drink through your mask.
(3) Is actively eating or drinking.
The county also wants those with poor or no hearing to be able to communicate.
(4) You don’t have to wear a mask if you are “seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing-impaired in a way that requires the mouth to be visible.”
Also, whenever you take the stage, you can take the mask off…
(5) “Anyone giving a speech or performance for a broadcast, or to an audience,” doesn’t need a mask – if, that is, they maintain a distance of at least 20 feet from the nearest audience member.
Here are the final six exceptions that round out the new county law. Masks are not required if the person…
(6) Is working at home or is in a personal vehicle.
(7) Is temporarily removing their Face Covering for identification purposes to secure government or medical services.
(8) Would be at risk from wearing a Face Covering at work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulations or workplace safety guidelines.
(9) Has found that their Face Covering is impeding visibility to operate equipment or a vehicle; or
(10) Is a child whose parent, guardian, or responsible person has been unable to place the Face Covering safely on the child’s face.
(11) Is alone in an enclosed space, such as a room, office or vehicle.
If you don’t fall into one of these categories, never fear – the pandemic restrictions will end someday.
Maybe.
I see #5 is so the GPAC can continue. I’m sure that was Greensboro’s only input on Monday. Lord knows they won’t fight for common sense and freedom. What is the point of the vaccine ? I see no point in taking an untested, not peer reviewed vaccine that obviously does not work. (Sarcasm). Skip, maybe we can start to show our papers so we have permission to be in society.
See you all at the performance of Wicked at the GPAC- not!
So, I guess Skip struck up a deal with Nancy that he’d be the bad guy this time around?? I didn’t wear one last time, and I’m not wearing one this time. And Skip, you can stick your mask mandate and your fines where the sun don’t shine!
Easy: It’s always harder to breath with a mask on, keep plenty of snacks and a beverage within arms reach, and if questioned you have it removed because you are seeking to communicate with County Commissioners who appear to be hearing impaired since they don’t listen to the citizens.
This has nothing to do with health and safety. It is only about control and subjugation.
This will only end when enough of us wake up and resist. Stop complying with these inane mandates and live your lives people. Quit walking around in fear – stand up, throw your shoulders back, and be strong. Turn off the TV, go outside, and actually do something.
I am not wearing a mask because I have been vaccinated, I am fed up with the democrats BS,why should I protect people to stupid to get a shot ,come look me up and try to give a ticket, I will see you in court
Sad we need ordnances for mask guidelines since so many people disagree on the common sense of what is best for the community as they whine about the minor inconvenience of wearing a mask. Just remember, wearing a mask is not a solution unto itself. You also need to avoid crowded indoor spaces, maintain social distancing and wash hands frequently. It works. I have not had a sniffle or a cough in over a year. I love it!
Stay safe. Be smart.
If it wasn’t for the spreadnecks and maskholes we would not be here. Continue peddling your snark and the suckers that swallow this tripe will still be to blame. Good work.
Bovine fecal matter!
Does this include the cities and towns in Guilford?
I am over 65, so I have the same excuse as kids.
I don’t see anything about kids throwing tantrums – what the headline said.
Number 10 should cover tantrums.