Forget about the new normal, are you ready for the next normal?

Covid-19 rules might be easing but the columnist isn't gambling with getting a new mutation or long Covid and will be keeping his mask on. — AP

I know somebody who, when he was told he needed to self-test negative for Covid-19 before visiting an elderly relative, declared he wouldn’t do so because he was worried he might find out he was positive.

Another held a gathering of about 20 people at which everyone diligently followed the SOP during prayers, but then took off their masks and chatted freely for about an hour while having dinner.