This pandemic is constantly evolving.  Standards and expectations continue to change as our knowledge of a new virus, the virus itself, and our science of prevention change.  We have no way to know what the state of the pandemic will be like in 6 months, a year, or 2 years, or how the next pandemic will play out. Codifying prohibitions such as these in the regulations is not appropriate, as they may be clearly outdated in a month, or a year. Further, therapists should always be allowed the option to implement higher than standard infection control practices in their workplaces, for the protection of themselves and other patients. The Board should not prevent therapists from acting safely, in an evidence-based manner.