My answer is exactly what Olivia wrote in her comment. And even without the slight correction, the sentences make perfect sense. I have a funny picture on my website one of my students sent me regarding social distancing. Want to see it? Please check it out here: https://www.quintessential-photos-of-new-mexico.com/chocolate_englisheu/2020/04/social-distancing-crazy-couples-style.html

1 There seems like a lot of people being suspicious of one another for fear of getting infected with COVID 19. Needs revision. here are some options. There seem to be a lot of people who are suspicious of one another for fear of getting infected with COVID 19. There seem a lot of people who are being suspicious of one another for fear of getting infected with COVID 19. There seem a lot of people who are suspicious of one another for fear of getting infected with COVID 19. It seems as if there are a lot of people who are suspicious of one another for fear of getting infected with COVID 19. "like" used for 'as if" is very common. 2 I don’t want to, but I can’t help wondering if there is a person with COVID 19 around me when I go out. - this one is fine. BTW: Being careful is good: They do not have to have any knowledge or intention to infect you to infect you.

Thank you Olivia.

1. It seems that many people are suspicious of each other, because they are afraid of getting infected by COVID-19. 2. I don't want to be that way, but I keep wondering if people around me are infected by COVID-19.