This seems to be a non evidence based and politically motivated petition. Not being able to enforce health and safety regulations related to disease would hinder our ability to provide safe and effective care to patients as well as reduce the ability to protect ourselves and our loved ones. I do not believe that we would say we don’t need to wear gloves if we suspect our patient may have C.dif or shingles. Why then would it be inappropriate to ask patients to mask when we have a Covid or Flu surge? What if there was an epidemic of Ebola or tuberculosis? Where is the logic in not being able to enforce regulations related to safety around an infectious disease?

I strongly oppose any measure that reduces therapists ability to keep themselves and their patients safe. I also oppose this as it would limit the ability for a business to make decisions that would protect itself and keep its customers safe. If you could show me some evidence for why this is a good idea, then I would maybe consider with compelling evidence. Otherwise this seems like an inappropriate petition based on politics