The Grey Bruce Health Unit advises the public there is no requirement for a COVID-19 Face Mask Medical Exemption Card or anything similar. These card are being sold as a scam.

Medical Exemption Cards, a doctor’s note or any other exemption affidavit is not required for anyone unable to wear a face covering for medical or other reasons.

Persons exempt from wearing face coverings include:

· a child under the age of 2 years or a child under the age of 5 years either chronologically or developmentally and he or she refuses to wear a face covering

· anyone incapacitated and unable to remove their face covering without assistance;

· when wearing a face covering would inhibit the person’s ability to breathe in any way;

· for any other medical reason, the person cannot safely wear a face covering such as, but not limited to, respiratory disease, cognitive difficulties or difficulties in hearing or processing information

· The obligation to provide reasonable accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code requires exemption from this requirement.

source: media release, Grey Bruce Health Unit