Shielded with dc in huge bubbles and mixing households wwyd?

[Shield2020]

I'm a ECV single mum with 2 dc that have court ordered contact with their dad. He lives in a large household where some of the children visit their dad regularly and are spread across 2 different schools. They have bubbles with dad's partner's best friend, her mum, and my dcs' grandfather. Yeah I know. My dc are in two school bubbles of knocking on 400 each. What can I do to protect myself from getting ill? I've already had a nasty infection from whatever they caught at school after the first week and have needed 2 courses each of steroids and antibiotics. I'm still unwell now and scared of them bringing home coronavirus. They are early teens so fairly independent and I do have two bathrooms. I'm worried about hugging them. Up to now they haven't seen their dad since before the pandemic started due to abuse but that's a whole other thread. Ow that they have to see him the risks have sky rocketed especially as we are in an area with very high cases and local lockdowns. What can I do to keep myself well? I am so stressed about this.

Anyone?

My understanding is that how much virus you are initially exposed to (viral load) affects how ill you are likely to get, so I think keeping your house well ventilated is a good idea, ie having the windows open as much as you can bear. Not so easy with the weather getting colder I know!

And if you are ever in the car with your children (or anyone else) have the windows open because that's such a confined space.

I am in exactly the same position as you. Single parent that is 'EV' with two at secondary school and seeing their Dad who isn't being that careful about anything.
In theory I am being as careful as is practical at home, but youngest dc has anxiety issues and sometimes does need physical contact. I am not going to not so that when needed as it will make her worse. But am just hoping by havubg more minimal contact I will esacpe/not get it as badly.

Oh I make them wear face masks in the car with me. But not too much else. Tbh of they get it I will get it but hopefully not as badly. They also know if they do get it I won't be able to look after them and they will have to stay in their rooms/elsewhere depending on how bad it is. Terrible but not a lot else I can do.

Thanks. I always have the windows open anyway so that's not a problem. I've allocated the main bathroom for them and told them they must stick to that one.
I'm scared to even hug them now that they've been exposed to so many people.

@Shield2020

Thanks. I always have the windows open anyway so that's not a problem. I've allocated the main bathroom for them and told them they must stick to that one. I'm scared to even hug them now that they've been exposed to so many people.

I would be reluctant to let them go to their dads is you know they have formed ‘bubbles’ with 3 other households! Only 1 is allowed. Obviously they are allowed to see other people if they follow the rule of 6 (Unless local lockdown rules say otherwise), but bubbles usually mean close contact i.e. no social distancing. Sounds like you are doing what you can.

I am sorry I don’t know what ECV is.

Extremely clinically vulnerable, sorry I should have explained.
There's a recent court order for going to their dad's I have no choice in the matter at all. The judge was fully aware of the situation and ordered it anyway.