When will life return to normal? Experts consider what summer, fall might look like On Location: March 5, 2021 Replay Video UP NEXT It’s the million dollar question everyone is asking about COVID-19: When will life return to normal? And will school be open this fall? The answers are all over the map -- from Texas and Mississippi governors declaring their states already open and lifting mask mandates, to health experts ominously warning the virus will always linger.MORE: Scientists inch closer to explaining the mysterious 'brain fog' symptom of COVID-19 The reality, though, depends much on how you define "normal." And, if enough Americans step up for a shot this summer, it might not be as depressing as you think.