Vicious circle, agree with both points.
Had a meeting with my boss yesterday - explained I had a few concerns as I work in a large office, lots of visitors from other offices, near central london, lots of people come in on public transport. But mainly because I have young kids, and also I have asthma, which apparently can be a little bit of a raised concern. I have no reason to be in an office some days.
I can manage my own time and location, to an extent, but my boss likes to rubber stamp if possible.
Was expecting an "of course, work from home as much as you can/need, look after yourself etc"
Got a "well, people need to come into the office unless the company advises otherwise".
Ergh