Nothing shocking about 7 or 8 months for something like this to be around Cripes the common cold has been around for like..... ever. TB, venereal diseases, flus of all kinds, HIV, measles, polio amd so many others. Some we've rid the world of and yet, they still show up from time to time. You're never gonna get rid of it, so either learn to live with it or just stay away from others. As for me not wearing a mask. It's not my duty to protect you, unless I go into an enclosed building, grocery store or some sort of gathering. Then, I'll heed to what's necessary, but walking down the street, if you can't see me from 40' away ( I think a safe distance), then you shouldn't be out wandering about in the first place. Either I avoid you or you avoid me. I am not stepping on your toes or causing you any discomfort.
There a many things in this world that you might not be prepared for, but if it hits..... it hits. Be prepared the best you can, but don't be telling me how I hafta act or what to do to protect the winnies out there. If they cannot take care of themselves, they aren't conducting themselves properly. Don't be blaming me. Old people and others who cannot help themselves..... that's a different story.