RANT ALERT! People, this is not situation where we don't know what we should do.
We KNOW for a scientific fact that, although we do not yet have a vaccine or even an effective treatment, we can substantially reduce the rate of Covid 19 infection and save tens of thousands of lives---at least---by simply wearing masks when we must interact with others, thoroughly washing our hands as often as possible and STAYING THE FUCK HOME if you possibly can!
DON'T go to a movie or a saloon and who gives a shit what your hair looks like!
Currently, we do not have a functioning federal government. If you are fortunate enough to live in a state whose governor does not worship at the altar of Trump, he or she may be doing his or her best to slow the spread of the disease but, in the final analysis you are on your own. If you want to maximize your chances to survive, DO WHAT YOU DAMN WELL KNOW YOU SHOULD. If that is just too much for you to endure, roll the dice and part hearty. Get a new "do", exercise your right to eat in a crowded restaurant, hell---book a cruise!
But, before you do, answer the Eastwood interrogatory: "Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya?"
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And I would add, if you go to the movies, eat at the restaurant, get your hair done, or frequent crowded bars - you must pin a note to your lapel that says "I did this to myself. I do not deserve to be taken to the hospital or given any medical care at all. Save those masks and ventilators for someone who needs it."
A good example of one that is still around but no vaccine has yet to be found after 20 years of research is AIDS, another fatal disease that came from animals and spread to humans.
We do not know what we are up against and no, it is not a "flu"!
I have to take my husband for eye surgery tomorrow.
I'm telling him how it's gonna be right now (re: mask, hand sanitation, etc.).
Ongoing nightmare scenario we are in and I'm trying my best to not have to go out!
It's the yahoos in the streets, coffee shops and Walmarts that we need to worry about.
Medical people already know about the dangers of exposure to Covid-19.
Good luck tomorrow!
Hopefully I'll have him back home shortly afterwards.
This has been going on every 3 mos. for the past 12 years.
He's soon to be 84 years old but he is not that worried abt. it luckily.
I think I worry enough for the both of us! 
Thank you!
After I get him home he is blind for a couple of days as he can see out of only one eye.
He postponed the appt. (the doctor was out sick last month) so he cannot let it go any longer.
I appreciate the details! Thanks again!!! 
TlalocW
I’ve only been out of the house a handful of times since March. I went to the grocery store a time or two in March, to Quest for lab work and riding to the bank with my husband to quell cabin fever.
(Only went to drive up.) When we figured out that I have more risk factors than my husband, he is the designated grocery and errand runner. When we can get a pick up time at the grocery we buy groceries that way. I order, husband picks them up.
Am I tired of it? Am I sad we had to postpone a visit in May from a long time friend? Am I missing my grandchildren and my son and daughter-in-law? Yes, yes and YES! But we intend to lay low, hunker down and try our best to avoid unnecessary contact with anyone since ANYONE could pass the virus to us. I changed my medical check up to a telemedicine visit and it was fine. Staying home so much is an inconvenience but risking death or long term consequences of Covid 19 is much worse. We will do this as long as necessary. Even if this continues until Nov. we’re ready to vote absentee since we have a standing order to get ballots in the mail. We’ve vote this way since 2004 and would have it no other way!