Dialects are not considered non-standard English. A dialect is a language specific to certain communities and exists simultaneously to the other language.
The dialect has its own linguistic marks, semantic structure, lexicon and phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics. It is usually restricted to a regional community.
Yes, life right now everywhere is dangerous. (Not just because of the virus.) Anything could happen to you anywhere you are, we take risks everyday what's another risk going to do to me honestly.