I had an ear infection and it stopped hurting, but my ear smells bad. i would see a doctor but my country is still in lockdown and the hospitals are still full, might risk getting covid.. there's a pharmacy near so should i get an otc or something?

Try hydrogen peroxide in your ear three or four times a day and don't probe your ear with anything.

It may be otitis externa and could become painful. Try to keep the ear dry and can try mixing white vinegar and water (one spoonful of vinegar to 4 spoonfuls of clean boiled water). Use this thrice daily for a few dats and see if symptoms improve.