Originally Posted by
Blue Skies
There's a very simple & logical reason for this, immunocompromised people which may be around 20% of the population need to be able to shop safely for their basic needs e.g. food at supermarkets, & for clothes, heaters, bedding, tech, pharmacy etc at retail. Masks make these places much safer.
However, immunocompromised people can choose to avoid bars, clubs & restaurants where the risks with unmasked people is way higher. They don't need to go to bars & clubs if they feel the risk is too high.
Hope this helps.