It’s been that way for decades... a real shame.
One can disagree all they want, but I’m still optimistic, that the rate (keyword) of infection will start (another keyword) to dip in 2-3 weeks. The dip will be a low loooong dip that may last several months. But a dip nonetheless. I’m not saying a definitive statement. I’m saying a hopeful optimistic opinion. We’ll see...