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I oftentimes visit a senior family member who appreciates a little help like light cleaning and prepared meals. In light of COVID 19 , and exposed to people in grocery stores is it safe to continue to visit if I keep social distance? I would hate to get anyone exposed the virus, if I were unknowingly carrying it. While I obviously have no symptoms I heard it can be non symptomatic- thus the question.

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This might be a twofold answer.
Is this person aware of current events?
If yes they can also help decide the answer to this question.
You can keep a safe distance.
You can wipe down surfaces that you have touched.
If temps are moderate you can meet on the front porch or go for a walk..keeping a safe distance.
If they are not feeling well, or if you are not feeling well be honest with each other and cancel any planned visit.

If they are not aware of current events then the answer is up to you.
I do hope they are not alone and someone is there.
If you decide to visit follow the same procedures but also ask the caregiver if there is one if they are feeling well.
My gut reaction in this case would be to not visit since you have another person that you would be in "indirect contact" with.
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I think at this point we all have to act on the assumption we are carrying the virus and act accordingly. Light cleaning is not essential, prepped meals and groceries may be left at the door.
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It would be hard to keep a “social distance” in someone’s house. If, God forbid, you were a carrier, it would be easy to pass the virus in the confines of their home. If they need food or meds, do a non-contact delivery. “Light cleaning” like dusting and vacuuming can wait until this passes.
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If she needs you then you can protect her by going to the house after you have showered and put clean clothes on, wear a face mask or cover your face with something, wear gloves and some kind of an overcoat that you can remove when you leave.

Obviously if you feel ill then you must stay home, but precautions and keeping your distance goes a long way to protecting all of you.

Ask your loved one how they feel about this situation and what they want.

I think that common sense is severely lacking and that is why the media is fear mongering, because people are not taking this serious. So implement the same procedures that hospitals are and help your loved one.
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The message that keeps getting lost is that this is supposed to be a matter of short term pain for long term gain, if we can't even adhere to the restrictions in the short term then inevitably the timeline (and pain) will be extended indefinitely.
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