Are there exemptions to the Order? Generally, everyone should wear a face covering while in public indoor settings, but there are some exceptions: Individuals age two (2) years or under. Individuals with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a Face-Covering. Individuals who are hearing impaired, or communicating with an individual who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication. Individuals for whom wearing a Face-Covering would create a risk to the individual related to their work, as determined by local, state or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines. Individuals who are seated at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, while they are eating or drinking. Individuals engaging in work where they are alone in an indoor establishment or facility. Individuals who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance. Individuals who have Individualized Education Programs (“IEP”) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1414, or an accommodation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794, that would necessitate exempting the individual from wearing a face covering.

EXEMPTIONS - Summit County Health Department

Are there exemptions to the Order?
Generally, everyone should wear a face covering while in public indoor settings, but there are some exceptions:

Individuals age two (2) years or under.
Individuals with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a Face-Covering.
Individuals who are hearing impaired, or communicating with an individual who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication.
Individuals for whom wearing a Face-Covering would create a risk to the individual related to their work, as determined by local, state or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines.
Individuals who are seated at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, while they are eating or drinking.
Individuals engaging in work where they are alone in an indoor establishment or facility.
Individuals who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance.
Individuals who have Individualized Education Programs (“IEP”) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1414, or an accommodation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794, that would necessitate exempting the individual from wearing a face covering.

EXEMPTIONS

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