State Targeting Doctors Over Blanket Mask Exemptions

Pennsylvania health officials say some physicians are offering stock “doctor’s notes” for use by parents wishing to have their children exempted from wearing masks in school. The Health Department says it has referred these doctors for possible disciplinary action. A statewide, universal mask mandate for Pennsylvania schools went into effect Tuesday. The order contains a medical exemption, but parents have complained it’s been difficult to find a physician who will sign off. The Health Department says some doctors are pushing stock exemptions that are available to anyone, regardless of medical necessity.