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Justice Department Issues Warning About Fake Mask Exempt Cards

 

Public health experts overwhelmingly agree that one of the best ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus is to wear a mask. Still, the seemingly straightforward recommendation to secure a covering over one's nose and mouth has proven one of the pandemic's more partisan issues.

 

The Department of Justice is now warning that a card circulating online is falsely claiming its holder is lawfully exempt from wearing a mask.

 

A recently issued alert by the department is urging the public not to heed information printed on the fraudulent cards, which purport to carry the authority of the "Freedom to Breathe Agency," which is neither a federal nor a state agency.

 

The fake card states that wearing a mask will incur mental or physical risk for the holder. The card also posits that the Americans with Disabilities Act forbids raising questions about the health condition aggravated by mask usage. Penalties are threatened if a business owner does not act accordingly.

 

"If found in violation of the ADA you could face steep penalties. Organizations and businesses can be fined up to $75,000 for your first violation and $150,000 for any subsequent violations. Denying access to your business/organization will be also reported to FTBA for further actions," the card reads, according to images that have been posted online.

 

At least some versions of the card appear to bear an official looking Justice Department insignia. In its alert, the department disavowed any role in the card's creation or dispersal, saying, "These postings were not issued by the Department and are not endorsed by the Department."

 

The department also said not to rely on information included on the card and instead to visit the Americans with Disabilities Act website.

 

It's unclear how many cards are in circulation, but it appears to have been spread via a Facebook page belonging to a group calling itself the Freedom to Breathe Agency.

 

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1 hour ago, Mr. Sinister said:

 

Essential business 👍

 

Bars equate to strip club to me.

 

23 minutes ago, Cooked Crack said:

Who's going to be hanging out in a packed liquor store for hours? Not even the same thing.

 

Learn how to buy beer elsewhere. Also, stock up on liquor.

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I will say though that I'm proud of Northern Virginia. A LOT of people are wearing masks. Not everyone but I want to say when out in restaurants/bars/shopping areas a good 75% if not more have masks on.

 

We should build a wall to keep out the rest of the country.

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2 hours ago, Warhead36 said:

I will say though that I'm proud of Northern Virginia. A LOT of people are wearing masks. Not everyone but I want to say when out in restaurants/bars/shopping areas a good 75% if not more have masks on.

 

We should build a wall to keep out the rest of the country.


100% masked at the Publix this evening...and it was busy.

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2 hours ago, Warhead36 said:

I will say though that I'm proud of Northern Virginia. A LOT of people are wearing masks. Not everyone but I want to say when out in restaurants/bars/shopping areas a good 75% if not more have masks on.

 

We should build a wall to keep out the rest of the country.

 

Yep, and the COVID number reflect it.

 

https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/covid-19-trends-continue-to-look-good-in-northern-virginia/article_20c34a9a-ba04-11ea-ae9f-5b2fe5feacc8.html

 

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New cases of coronavirus dropped again in Northern Virginia in Monday's report to 108, the second lowest daily increase since early April, as only 453 new cases were reported statewide.

 

Specific to Alexandria where I live, only 6 new cases reported yesterday.

 

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22 hours ago, Cooked Crack said:

Who's going to be hanging out in a packed liquor store for hours? Not even the same thing.

Ours have been doing curbside only for a while

 

 

and are rolling out home delivery!!!

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