MIL is widowed and lives alone. DH and I both work full time (he works from home just now) so we can only really see her at the weekends although sometimes it's just me if DH working, as he is today.
Now we're back in lockdown, we were going to take it turn about to go over to go for a walk with her. We're not really in a 'bubble' as such because she sees different friends for walks every day, which we encourage because we don't want her to be lonely, but we ring her most days and make sure that she has everything she needs. She normally has a very active social life but we've had to speak to her several times regarding keeping her distance from people as she 'forgets'.
Anyway the problem at the moment is that we have had a member of staff at my work (school) test positive for Covid. I have not been asked to self-isolate as it is deemed that I haven't had close contact with that person but I am concerned as I've had an email this morning to say that two other staff members are awaiting test results, both of whom I have had contact with (not close but I share a classroom with one and a temporary staffroom with the other). I am really careful with handwashing/sanitising and not sharing equipment but I would never forgive myself if I were to pass something on to MIL (she's 78). I just want to do the right thing, so want to wait until these other test results are in before going over to see her.
I've just had the most passive-aggressive call from her. 'I'm sure I'll be quite alright and not lonely at all'. 'I understand if you don't want to come over I don't want to be a burden'. You get the picture. Am I being over cautious?