When I decided to try dating 7 months ago I thought my biggest worry would be STDs. Sure never expected to worry about breathing and going out in public. He// of a thing.
I started trying to date multiple men, because it's dating, not a commitment. I decided I can't do that. It's too big a risk.

Yea that does put a damper on dating, But you can always stand 6 ft apart and wear a ? mask. Or well you can text for a couple months to see if they get sick. Ya might actully get to know them,, who knows Best wishes , stay safe,,, enjoy

Well, you do what you can, and if you can't then you don't. No need making a big deal out of it. It is what it is. In a way I trust that if I am to meet the right man for me, I will regardless. I don't think this would be much different when it comes to finding a man for casual dating.
It depends where you live as well. Over here things have improved a lot, although we are getting a bit more new cases of late. But not like in the US. but maybe you live in an area where it isn't all that bad so you can still meet someone as long as you keep at least a table in between.
I wouldn't give up. Do what you do and work out the rest once you've met someone online and get to the point you'd actually like to meet.

I'm not worried about breathing either btw.
And as for STDs... I am careful regarding that if there's need. But even my GP told me that there's not much need to worry about that unless I or my partner have loads of different contacts.
Basically that the situation isn't all that bad as many think.
Again, that is in The Netherlands. Could be different in the States.

Could be worse. Like me, working as a nurse. I would be at a much higher risk. I could catch all different diseases, if I wasn't careful. But my rule number one for 7 years now: Avoid people. Seems to work. Yeow.

Yarsi, Since you are a nurse, how do you avoid people?

I've been wondering how he is a nurse as well. If memory serves he cooks or something.

I work in a community setting, so it is only one patient and me at a time. Cooking is only one part of it. There is nurses, who are in a more dangerous situation, like nursing homes or hospitals.

But avoiding people refers to me in my private life.

Ok, thanks for clarifying.

Ah okay, so that's a caretaker then. Sounds like what my sister has who's in a community type of home. Some 4 people per home I believe, municipal living room/dining room, but each a larger own room, bathroom etc. and caretakers there.
She's got epilepsy and couldn't live on her own anymore.

Don't matter if the person you are dating doesn't have multiple sex partners it just takes one time. When I worked at a medical clinic in a small rural town pop. about 33,000 , I was shocked by how many people who came in for blood work that had Hep C, also aids, herpes, and gonorrhea. So before things heat up it would be wise to get tested, lots of community clinics will test for small fee if not free or you can even "donate" plasma and part of their screening process is testing for aids, hep c ( don't think they test for herpes). Don't just take their word for it, it's your life. And if they are reluctant , then there's your red flag...

And a person with aids does not have to tell the healthcare provider they have aids, HIPPA rights but you can look at their medication records and figure it out

That was random to read haha bless

I work in a complex, with 5 self contained apartments on the ground floor, owned by my company. But technically speaking, as in job description, I would be a community nurse.

Some politician said, to reduce the spread of covid-19, folks who can't abstain can set up a plastic sheet between 2 people, with a hole positioned in it, - a private glory hole, so both not sharing breathing air. Sounds awkward and impersonal and not pleasant to me.
Maybe full head diving helmet with pumped air (and an intercom), may be safer, but no oral. And can't get too steamed up or can't see anything.

I see your dilemma.
Covid-19 precautions would get in the way of versatile dating.
However, there are date you can go on which give you the dating atmosphere with a smaller chance of infection (if you follow the prevention guidelines.

Outdoor activities are safer than indoor activities.
Jet Ski/Snowmobile outings
Bungee jumping, skydiving, scuba
Motor bikes, ATVs, dune buggies
Rock climbing, repelling, rope swings

There are many no-touch activities that can still be fun.
Plus, if the occasional touch happens and you know the proper precautions and how to deal with them you can still have a good time.

Dating for fun is no different than going out with your friends.
Its a chance to get to know others a bit more personal and if you both have an enjoyable time, despite the protections you use, it might lead to a better encounter later on.

If you are dating around just so you can have sex, well...