08/08/2021

Poll Finds Masks, Comfortable Clothes Likely to Linger After Pandemic

Nearly three-fourths of Americans say they expect to spend more time outdoors

Two-thirds of Americans say that once the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ends, they plan to put on masks when sick and wear comfortable clothes more often than before, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll that points to enduring cultural shifts the public health crisis may bring about.

When it comes to crowded places, the nationwide survey finds that more than 4 in 10 U.S. adults intend to wear masks in such circumstances after the pandemic. That includes more than half of women, compared with 1 in 3 men.

And nearly three-fourths of Americans say they expect to spend more time outdoors after the pandemic. Among U.S. adults of all ages, majorities expect to be outdoors more often — especially younger adults. Among those under 40, more than 8 in 10 say they intend to be outdoors more frequently.

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