Ensure to follow these while travelling to stay safe during coronavirus
Things to keep in mind while travelling during coronavirus – The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a hit on travelling over the last couple of months. With the widespread of COVID-19, people have canceled their trips. Unfortunately till now, it’s not completely safe to travel and people are advised not to travel during coronavirus unless absolutely necessary to avoid getting an infection. We are know that fun and leisure travelling is not going to be on our ‘To do’ list for quite some time, especially till the time a vaccine comes out for coronavirus. Still, if you cannot absolutely avoid travel, here are some things to keep in mind while travelling during coronavirus.
Things to keep in mind while travelling during coronavirus –
Make a list of important things to carry
Make a list of all the essentials you should carry with you while travelling. Your list should include a hand sanitizer (with more than 70% alcohol), disinfectant wipes, gloves, tissues, disinfectant spray, soap strips, and face mask. These items will help you maintain hygiene and help in preventing you from catching in on the infection.
Be mindful of what you touch
During this time, it’s important to keep in mind the things you touch such as ATMs, escalators, check-in machines. The best way to avoid the spread of coronavirus is to use sanitizer whenever you touch any surface. Avoid touching railings by the steps, counter-tops, etc. Make sure not to touch your face without washing your hands. You can also wear gloves while travelling.
Things to keep in mind while travelling during coronavirus
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Avoid human touch
Wherever possible, try to avoid human touch. Try to use technology more like use e-ticket rather than a paper ticket, e-payment than using currency, etc. Do sanitize your hands frequently. Maintain a six-foot distance from the other person. Make sure you are wearing a mask all the time.
Sanitize your surroundings
While taking your seat, quickly sanitize the back, front, flap, tray table of your seat with disinfectant spray or wipes. Do not use wipes on soft surfaces, which would leave an uncomfortable wet seat and spread the germs out further. Although every cab/auto/bus operator has to sanitize them but still its better to be safe than sorry. Its not a bad idea to sanitize your seat in flight also.
Things to keep in mind while travelling during coronavirus
Wash your hands frequently
This is the most important thing that you can do to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Remember, it should not be a quick rinse but you need to wash your hands for at least twenty to thirty seconds with good hand-wash.
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Here are some points you should keep in mind while travelling via air –
Air travel
If you are taking flight for traveling, try to maintain social distance. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued guidelines to help airlines prevent the spread of the coronavirus:
- Travelers must wear masks during screening. However, TSA may ask travelers to adjust their masks for identification purposes.
- Instead of handing boarding passes to TSA officers, travelers will now place passes directly on the scanner.
- Food items should be carried in a plastic bag and placed in a bin for screening.
- Items such as keys, wallets and phones should be placed in carry-on bags instead of bins, this will reduce the chance of handling of these items during screening.
Things to keep in mind while travelling during coronavirus
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Car travel
Things to consider before you you think of road trip:
- Try to make as few stops as possible.
- Pack your food and water from home to take on the trip.
- Use a disinfectant wipe on handles or buttons before you touch them.
- If you opt for restaurants for meal then try to opt for restaurants that offer drive-thru or curbside service.
- Be sure to pack face masks, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, and disinfectant.
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