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The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Lifestyle
Melanie Burney

A school reflects on a full year with mandatory masks: ‘We’re used to it’

First grader Khamoni Davis-Victor kept her face mask tucked under her chin as she munched on lunch Wednesday in the cafeteria at Yorkship Elementary School in Camden, New Jersey.

As soon as the 7-year-old finished her favorite lunch — tacos — she pulled up her mask to cover her mouth and nose. She said she understood why her school district has a mask mandate.

”The virus is spreading,” she said matter-of-factly. “I don’t know who made the coronavirus, but I know whoever did it will get in big trouble.”

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