COVID-19 pandemic is calling for more education and empathy when it comes to the city’s mandatory mask bylaw.Brenda Willy has a letter from her psychologist stating that because of her anxiety and PTSD resulting from childhood trauma, wearing a face covering would be detrimental to her mental health.
Coronavirus: Calgary city council votes to keep mask bylaw in effect While she’s not required to provide proof of her exemption, she told Global News she doesn’t leave the house without it for fear she’ll be harassed for not having a mask on.“I have had several incidents and run-ins with the general public that have been very disparaging,” she said Wednesday.“I had one woman chase me down in a store, [saying], ‘Excuse me, excuse me, excuse.