@onewhoknows Good morning. I certainly agree with you that everyone needs to do their best to mask and stay home! I’m a nurse and I’m immunocompromised and there are times when I must go to my doctor or dentist. All the medical offices are very careful because they don’t want to get or give the virus. And dental care is very important to overall health, too. The best thing, if one cannot stay home, is to trust your doctor, staff, and yourself. If they aren’t following the guidelines, have a meeting with the doctor, and explain why you won’t be coming anymore. But, please, don’t neglect your healthcare!
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/dont-avoid-your-doctor-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

@onewhoknows. I totally agree with you on this and have put off all routine medical checkups and procedures, including dental cleanings, mammograms, eye and hearing exams, and yearly physicals. I don't want even careful masked medical professionals near me or my face and don't want to come into contact with other patients in waiting rooms. As one who takes preventative medicine quite seriously, it goes against the grain; but these aren't normal times we're hopefully living through. I'm in three high risk groups for Covid, and trying to avoid it takes priority right now. Please be safe and sensible. Nancy

I agree that we should stay home as much as possible and be protective of ourselves and others. I would like to do that but issues seem to keep coming up. I've been diagnosed with a jaw problem and have to see a specialist to be treated. Also lost a filling and have to see my dentist soon because it is uncomfortable. Had to get new glasses because I could not see with the old ones.... new ones are not right so I have to go back. Have two test appointments with radiology coming up for another medical problem. Am trying to find a vestibular rehab specialist to be treated for extreme dizziness and balance and more. I would love to have the choice to just stay home but I would advise anyone to not ignore medical issues that need to be diagnosed and or treated and some things just cannot be treated over the phone. But do stay home whenever possible.