I have a chronic illness but not on the vulnerable list. DH had asthma as a child until teen years but otherwise healthy. We have been careful throughout lockdown, both wfh, I have fatigue issues so want to avoid catching Covid because it would probably knock me for six (plus it could be worse than that, for either of us).
We've only been going for walks and shopping, not seen anyone except the occasional delivery driver. But today I had a hospital appointment to attend. We are in a high risk area so didn't want to do a taxi like usual (we don't drive, DH had lessons booked before the pandemic). I asked a friend to drive us there and back (I have anxiety and DH wanted to be present if the appointment brought bad news, which thankfully it didn't). We all wore masks in the car, windows open. My friend works in retail and has hand sanitizer and mask wearing plus distancing at the shop, but still comes into contact with more people than we do (often students... it's a gaming store). We are in a uni city and that's where the cases are. But our other friends who offered a lift have children who are back at school, so it was a toss up.
When we got to the hospital I went in and they stayed in the car chatting. They would have got out to retain distance but it was pouring down. They kept windows open and masks on.
I felt fairly safe at my appointment and used the sanitizing stations etc, it was all well organised. But I keep feeling like an idiot for car sharing with our friend. We were doing well so far and I'd kick myself if any of us caught the virus just for the sake of my appointment. FWIW the buses are always packed and it's a long walk there and back, so I'm not sure what else I could have done, but I feel anxious anyway.