Hi @ladydidehart I can understand your frustration with news of having to continue following Covid protection when out in public. So many of us are in the same boat. However, there should be no living in fear and isolation at all.

Since my bone marrow transplant, I’ve had to change my lifestyle somewhat too and my mindset in order to get on with life!
I’m just thrilled to be walking the planet at this point because without the transplant 2 years ago, there was zero chance I’d be around today. I’m alive and thriving because of it. My life is full and active minus being able to do any gardening to avoid any potential fungal infection.
But I’m alive and thriving and if all it takes to stay that way is to simply wear a mask when I’m out in public, I don’t hesitate. I had to wear it before Covid and will continue to do so.

As far as social distancing, because of the distribution of the covid vaccine and its positive effect on reducing the spread of the virus, we, as immunocompromised people, can enjoy getting out more in public settings now. But just don’t let your guard down. With or without Covid, any of us should be avoiding large gatherings if we’re immuno-compromised.

May I ask what your reluctance is with wearing a mask?