For Holdouts In Masks, Life Turns Lonelier.

The article reports on the everyday experiences of Americans with medical conditions like autoimmune disorders amidst the lifting of Covid-19 mask mandates, particularly their growing isolation and loneliness as others are already meeting in person. According to Bitsy Cherry, the disease of her partner Nathaniel Nerode prevent her from attending face-to-face events. Also cited are the pressures to face mask wearers to conform with the social norms.