During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying home is the best way to avoid exposure to the virus. However, there are circumstances that may force you to travel, or you simply need to travel to relieve stress. If this is the case, take into account the following recommendations on how to travel safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previous considerations for safe travel during the COVID -19 pandemic:
Consider getting your COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has approved the Pfizer vaccines for people 16 and up
Find out the pandemic situation at your destination. If there is a high number of COVID-19 cases, the probability of becoming infected increases.
Before traveling, know the entry requirements and restrictions of the country of destination. Remember that each passenger is responsible for it.
Consider your own risk. Anyone can get very sick from COVID-19, especially older adults and people with underlying conditions.
Keep in mind important precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19. The CDC offers you a lot of information about the COVID-19 pandemic and how to protect yourself.
How to travel safely by plane: COVID-19
Airports and airlines have implemented biosafety protocols that must be respected at all times. Here are some protocols implemented at many international airports:
Wear a mask and/or face shield over the nose and mouth.
In the boarding line, social distancing signs marked on the floor must be respected.
Each passenger should check in using the airline app or using the machines available at the airport. You can also use the machines at the airport to print the labels for your luggage and your boarding pass; This avoids contact and exchange of documents with the airline staff.
If there is a sick person nearby, it is best to notify the staff and get off the plane.
Staying in a hotel during a pandemic
If you are staying in a hotel, find out the biosafety measures that have been implemented. It is recommended to choose a hotel where rooms are disinfected between stays, and where surfaces in common use areas are disinfected regularly.
Wear face covering in indoor and in crowded spaces where social distancing is not possible.
Maintain social distancing in all common areas, if possible.
Choose contact-free options for hotel reservations and registration, and online payments.
Remember that hotels in each country have different policies. Before traveling, make sure you know the biosafety policies of your accommodation.
Have a safe trip!
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