Will masks become the ‘new normal’ even after the pandemic has passed? Some Americans say so

Will masks become the ‘new normal’ even after the pandemic has passed? Some Americans say so

People wear face masks in Times Square as the city continues the re-opening efforts following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on October 22, 2020 in New York City.Noam Galai | Getty ImagesMandy Elmore, 47, has been wearing masks for more than 20 years. That's because she has cystic fibrosis, a hereditary disease that affects her lungs and digestive system.Because of her illness, a cold or flu can land her in the hospital. Prior to the pandemic, Elmore, who lives in Dallas, Texas, had to stop going to church or traveling on planes to avoid strangers coughing and sneezing directly on her."Masks offer freedom for those of us who are sick," she said. "I would feel comfortable going to church in the winter or to movies or to