Most Valuable Corona Virus Travel Advice

Traveling when the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is escalating, seems like a mindless plan. As the whole world is facing a lockdown-like situation, authorities and health officials are issuing advisories to avoid traveling to the already infected regions and most importantly to stay home. And that is the very reason of the downfall of tourism industry worldwide.

But still there are many who have travel on their to-do list for different reasons including a huge slash in the ticket prices. Whatever the reason of traveling is, you must follow some air safety tips so that you don’t get infected with COVID-19

Who should avoid traveling or rescheduling during the Coronavirus Outbreak?

We recommend travel after if you consider below things which are;

• Age– Overage that means if you are 60 or up
• Medical Condition- Having some underlying health condition like lung disease, diabetes or heart disease.
• Destination Country – As per WHO almost 140,000 cases were report for Coronavirus worldwide and the numbers seem to be increasing. It was first originated in Wuhan, China. Other countries beside china reported many cases were USA, South Korea, Italy, Iran, South Korea

CDC has warned against travel unless it is very very essential .People with any of the above mentioned states must avoid being on the crowded places like an airport to avoid catching COVID-19.

Travel Advice amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Everyone is advising against traveling internationally or domestically, but if it is essential for you to travel, here we are going to enlist a few strategies for staying safe when you are about to go far from home.

1. Get the Latest Travel Advisory from CDC

Before you finalize your trip to any destination, make sure you get to know all from CDC. The website of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention keeps on updating the travel guidelines for all destinations ranging from level 1 to 3 of the corona pandemic.

2. Work on your Immunity!

A strong immunity is said to be a great defense against coronavirus. So, be sure to follow a health regime that leads to a better immunity before you set out to a new destination. Staying stress-free, healthy eating, taking adequate sleep and regular exercise—all can be the great immunity boosters.

3. Do some Research!

To whichever country/state you are heading to, make some research regarding its medical services and health conditions against COVID-19.

4. Pack your bag of Safety Essentials

To keep your immediate area in aircraft safe, you must prepare a handbag filled with essential items like hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol), anti-bacterial hand cream, anti-bacterial hand wipes, facial wipes and facial creams.

5. What seat to pick?

Seating position is also important when you are in a crammed place like a plane. Avoid sitting on the middle seats to follow the key rule of social distancing. The next safety tip is about the positioning of your seat. Try to get the seat that is either on the front or right at the back of the plane. In both cases, you will be experiencing more airflow, which is good for your safety.

6. Have short Nails!

To prevent bacteria or dirt particles from collecting under your nails, you must have short nails. Otherwise, you will be at a greater risk of digesting some bacteria through nails.

7. Keep your Distance!

It is a risky situation to be on a crowded place as you never know who the infected person is. So, we strictly instruct to maintain your distance of 1 meter or 3 feet, whether you are on the airport or sitting in the plane.

8. Sanitize your immediate area

Once you are boarded on the plane, use one of the wipes, you have packed earlier to remove any possible germs from the areas like arm rests, window shutter or tray table.

9. Don’t Touch your Face!

When you are on a jammed place, avoid touching your face unless you have clean hands. Be alert about the people coughing and sneezing around you and be sure to stay at a proper distance from them. Because the airborne respiratory droplets are a big source of getting COVID-19 infection.

10. Eating in the Aircraft

Before you have your meal, don’t forget to wash your hands for 20 to 30 seconds using soap and water. Make sure you are not sharing any food items of yours with others. If you are having in-flight meal then you must wipe well to all the plastic items that come in direct contact with your skin. Avoid sharing utensils, even with your travel partner or friend. Cutlery can play a terrible role in transmitting the germs from person to person.

11. Using a Bathroom on the Plane

Going to washroom, you must take a few antibacterial wipes with you. Clean all the surfaces (that will come in direct contact with your skin) before and after the use. It not only keeps you safe but it also ensures protection for the next user.

12. Plane Hygiene

We know you cannot do much about the hygiene of the aircraft but yes, it is the most important point to follow. It ensures the safety of all the passengers on board. So, being a traveler, you must inquire about the disinfection process of the plane.

13. Avoid crowds

Avoid crowds as there can be a good chance that virus can spread easily.

14. Wear Mask to protect yourself and others

Avoid crowds as there can be a good chance that virus can spread easily.

15. Be Prepared for Self-Quarantine

And last but not the least, before you plan a trip to another country, especially a high-risk country, be sure that you are ready for a self-quarantine in your home for two weeks right after your return.

Can Your Travel Plan be Impacted by Coronavirus?

Every country at this stage want their citizens to be protected by the virus and have taken measures like lockdown states meaning closing schools, restaurants, places of worship to curb crowd gathering. Some countries have even banned visas for entry for people travelling from China, Iran, Italy etc.

Based on stats of affected people from Corona virus if you still decide to travel then extreme precautions should be taken to protect yourself, your family and others surrounding you by maintaining 6 ft distance.

Conclusion:

Coronavirus pandemic has swept across the globe and no one can say when all of this will get over. All we can do is to try our best to contribute in slowing down its spread until coronavirus cases subside. It is always better to take precautions earlier than to regret later. We hope that following all these simple techniques will enable you to make it through this appalling situation safely.