Practical Ideas for Avoiding the Coronavirus While Traveling

Traveling this year we have to take care of an added risk of sickness: the coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC, coronavirus now is a pandemic, different countries and districts publish all kinds of travel policies, some countries even limit travel. Therefore, LEVEL8 suggests that be cautious of taking travel recently and cancel the travel if it’s not necessary.

However, if you can’t cancel it, we highlight 7 important suggestions to remain healthy and minimize the risk of catching the virus during your travel.

1. Wash your hands often (and bring alcohol-based hand sanitizers as back-up).

The WHO，CDC, and also professionals in transmittable conditions all settle on two ideal ways to stay clear of catching and spreading COVID-19: clean your hands regularly for a minimum of 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face. Throughout traveling, augment your hand-washing regimen by bringing along adequate amounts of travel-sized alcohol-based hand sanitizers (the alcohol degree in these should be no less than 60 percent).

2. Wear a face mask and throw it out after one day of use.

Try to wear a mask to reduce the potential threat of contracting the virus, and it prevents you from unintentionally touching your face. So, it boils down to your preferences. After removing a mask, wash your hands thoroughly and safely dispose of the mask in a sealable trash bag.

3. Keep windows open and create a well-ventilated space.

Do remember to keep space ventilated when you get back from your stay. In a poorly ventilated room, the polluted air people exhale cannot be discharged outdoors, and the dust indoors accumulates in the air for a long time. Not only does the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air increase, but the chance of spreading the virus indoors also increases. Therefore, open windows and ventilate frequently so that fresh air from outside can enter indoors, and the microorganisms in the air are diluted and removed. People no longer breathe dirty and toxic air, which can effectively prevent respiratory infections.

4.Reserve a window seat to lower perimeter threat.

Biomathematician Howard Weiss at Georgia Institute of Modern Technology in Atlanta recently released a study on the very best method of decreasing your possibilities of getting a virus. It stated that the best way to prevent contracting the virus while traveling is to reserve a window seat, prevent utilizing the shower room (as much as feasible), and restrict your interactions with the crew.

Why? It lowers boundary threat where the border is specified as one row in advance, one row behind, as well as 2 seats on either side.

5. Be adaptable to your travel plans.

If you're flying for work, ask if you can purchase a refundable ticket (warning: these can be pricey), or add travel insurance coverage. Consider paying the extra fees if you're flying internationally or the airline is willing to provide a refund based on the situation in that area at the time of your travel.

On the CDC travel advisory website, you'll find 3 warning levels. Any type of country with a Caution Degree 3 are areas you should stay clear of. The site permits you to filter by location as well as by kind of tourist (choices consist of families with children and victims of a chronic condition).

6. Boost and support your immune system.

A recent write-up from Cleveland Facility suggests that the three key vitamins needed to improve your body immune system – according to Registered Dietician Julia Zumpano – are vitamins C, B6, and E. All 3 vitamins can be located in vegetables and fruits. B6 is also present in cold-water fish, such as salmon and tuna.

Similarly vital to improving your immune system is remaining hydrated, particularly throughout travel days. Airplane cabins have very reduced moisture levels (floating at only 10%). An excellent way to defeat this is by consuming water often and bringing hydrating snacks – bring cucumbers, celery, or watermelon – to eat on the aircraft.

7. Avoid tourist traps and indirect flights.

As you plan springtime and summer season holidays, think of seeing smaller cities or areas that don't draw in a lot of vacationers. There are numerous benefits to such a trip. Firstly, you'll likely obtain even more personalized service during your travels. Additionally, restaurants and resorts in these areas don’t typically overcharge. And finally, you may reduce your threat of acquiring the coronavirus.

Try to book straight flights, when feasible, to stay clear of layovers at potentially crowded airport terminals. The less time you spend in an airport terminal, the less possible exposure you’ll to the coronavirus. And also, try to pick locations with much shorter flight times (1-4 hrs), versus longer global trips.

LEVEL8 clients: whenever traveling do not fail to remember to use the washing bag and shoe bags that come with your carry-on luggage and check-in luggage.

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