Face coverings are strongly recommended to help reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus. However, it should be noted that there are exceptions to this recommendation. Children under the age of two should not use a face covering. Anyone who has difficulty breathing, goes unconscious, or becomes incapacitated should not use a face covering. People with certain disabilities may also not be able to wear a face-covering safely. If they can't remove the mask without assistance or lick, suck, or drool on the face covering, it's recommended that one not be used. People who are hard of hearing and depend on lip-reading may experience difficulty communicating when others around them wear face coverings. A handful of underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, may limit a person's ability to wear a face-covering safely.