Gustavo Arellano: How I've stayed COVID-free — caution, good luck and a smart wife

Infected people have coughed on me, maskless.

I didn't get COVID.

I've attended parties that became super-spreader events — didn't get COVID.

I never sheltered in place and frequently punctured my pandemic bubble during the worst waves — didn't get the virus.

One time, the spittle of a sneezing, sniffling guy somehow went through his mask and landed on my forehead. The following day, he called to let me know what I already guessed: He had la corona.

I didn't.

As far as I know, I've yet to become one of the tens of millions of Americans over the last 2½ years. I've gone through the , its , the and this summer's without ever