I'm sorry that covid is exploding so much in your area, too. I hope any shutdown is indeed brief.

My husband is lactose intolerant and he enjoys several lactose free real cow milk products. If you want to try "not real milks" that's great, but you can drink real...just lactose free. In addition to the brand Lactaid, most stores also sell a lactose free store brand and often an organic brand. They mostly all have a fat free, a low fat, and a whole milk option. In Shoprite, Organic Valley brand sold lactose free Half and Half. They also sold Lactaid sour cream, some lactose free ice creams, a couple cheeses (some are even almost naturally lactose free), and yogurts, though my husband has no problem with regular yogurts. These products are a little more expensive than ones with lactose, but we find the extra expenses worth it. Almond, cashew, oat, soy, and similar non milk options taste horrible in comparison, for many. But maybe you'll like one. I see them only necessary for vegans, ultra low-carb dieters, and people with bona fide dairy allergies. Not lactose intolerance. In Czech Republic, I even find lactose free heavy and light creams. I think CZ has them (and the US not) only because Czechs use more cream in baking and cooking than Americans do. Supply for demand.

There are also lactose enzyme pills to take when you want to eat foods containing lactose. They are available at both grocery stores and pharmacies for purchase. Hubby takes one extra strength pill "as needed" when eating a small amount of lactose, or two if eating a lot. They work.