COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) has changed everyone’s opinion on normal, even those that think this disease is nothing more than the flu, are aware of better hygiene, social distancing, and mask wearing. Whether they agree with it or not is another issue.
Our new normal will be one where we now realize that there are viruses out there and that we can reduce it’s spread. People got used to getting sick and dealing with it, but now there’s more awareness that some sicknesses are really bad, and we should be more cautious and put effort into keeping from getting sick, and that is a good thing.
I’m not sure if distancing and mask wearing will become a part of our culture in the US, but I sure hope that people now realize that if they feel sick, wearing a mask is one of the best things they can do to protect others from getting sick, even if it’s the “common cold”.
Take care and stay safe out there!