Covid Madness Continues: Man Refused Medical Service, Escorted From Hospital Over Mask Dispute
Introduction
The coronavirus has been shaking up medical procedures and personal behavior within the United States and everywhere around the world these last few months. A few recent instances of Covid-19 related disputes have been revealed, including one where a man was escorted out of the hospital due to a mask dispute. This article discusses the incident and implications of something like this occurring.
Strife at Riley Hospital
On Wednesday, July 15th, Michael Daniels entered Riley Hospital in Indianapolis with a request of medical attention due to abdominal pain. During the process of Daniels‘ request being accepted, he was asked several times to put on a mask, which he adamantly refused to do. As a result, Daniels was rejected for medical attention and escorted out of the hospital.
Daniels Stated His Refusal
During his induction, Daniels was asked to put on a mask. According to the staff, herefused and stated that he “could not be forced” to put the mask on. Daniels went on to say that his “constitutional rights were being violated”, and insisted that he did not need a mask in order to be serviced.
Riley and Covid-19 Protocols
Riley Hospital has been in compliance with the CDC’s safety guidelines for Covid-19, which requires all individuals to wear masks when inside of the hospital and to maintain the 6 ft distance wherever possible. As a result, when Daniels refused to put the mask on, he violated the policy, regardless of his beliefs.
The Impact of the Incident
The incident raised several questions surrounding safety during the pandemic. Reactions from those within the medical community spoke about the necessity of following safety protocols in order to avoid further spread and the risks of the virus.
Conclusion
Overall, this incident speaks to the gravity of the situation and the lengths some are going to in order to refuse to comply with guidelines suggested by health experts. It was a drastic, yet necessary step taken by Riley Hospital to ensure the safety of their patients, and a reminder of why mask and social distancing protocols are so important right now
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Covid Madness Continues: Man Refused Medical Service, Escorted From Hospital Over Mask Dispute
A Toronto, Canada man filmed as he was physically removed from his local hospital last month because he refused to wear a mask. This is the same type of authoritarianism witnessed across the globe in 2020 and 2021, but in 2023 it’s even more disturbing this kind of oppression continues. Watch the footage below as