Originally Posted by
Swanhunter
The OH really struggles with her mask, way beyond the point of discomfort to getting quite panicked and claustrophobic when wearing it. Equally she fully appreciates the community benefits of wearing a face covering. She has purchased a couple of plastic face shields which are much less stressful for her. Are these considered acceptable by HAL and BA in lieu of a mask? The BA website references face mask whereas other UK transport options (guided by the law) state face covering.
PS I’m searching for guidance not a debate on the rights and wrongs of mask/shields etc 😊
I would argue that yes, (to comply with UK regulations) they are acceptable. The relevant law is found in The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020, Regulation 2(1) defines 'face covering' as follows:
"2(1) In these Regulations— “face covering” means a covering of any type which covers a person’s nose and mouth;"
There is nothing which indicates the covering must be cloth, or must be in the form of a mask or similar.