The Government will start issuing its own exemption cards to people who prove they have a genuine reason not to wear a face mask. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said the formalised, personalised exemption cards would help people with health and disability conditions preventing them from wearing masks. READ MORE:* Ministry of Health to issue personalised mask exemption cards* Passengers say airlines are 'powerless' against those flouting face mask rules* Covid-19: Organisation responsible for face mask exemption cards questions the need for themAt the orange setting of the Covid-19 Protection Framework, face masks are required on public transport and in taxis, in shops and supermarkets, and at public health facilities. ROBERT KITCHIN/Stuff The Ministry of Health will issue personalised mask exemption cards. She said when presented with one of these personalised exemption cards, no further proof of condition should be needed.

Source: Stuff April 27, 2022 01:31 UTC