The mini-face shields which only cover a portion of the face should not be allowed as a substitute for a cloth face covering that is supposed to cover mouth and nose. The CDC does not endorse a FULL faces shield as equivalent or suitable. These, are even less effective, especially considering people will be at various positions in a gym and they move when an individual talks. My gym is currently permitting these. Gyms are not exactly low-risk and permitting these, with rising cases, seems absurd. I have complained to gym management and they advise mini-shields are permitted by adhs and will not implement further protective measures. I believe any business that is higher risk - gyms, indoor dining, retail should NOT permit mini-shields and should require cloth face covering, perhaps permitting a full face shield.