As travel reopens around the globe, health and hygiene habits may be forever changed as a result of COVID-19. While airlines, hotels, and other members of the travel industry are increasing their cleaning and disinfecting procedures, travellers should still remain diligent when it comes to their own health and hygiene practices.
Here are a few essential travel health tips to consider:
Additional steps to consider that may help lower the risk of infection while traveling include:
Research your transportation options; whether you use taxi, car service, shuttle service, public transportation, car rental or ridesharing services, be prepared to get around in a healthy way. If you take a road trip in your personal vehicle or a rental car be vigilant with practicing hand hygiene when making petrol/rest stops by using disposable gloves when pumping petrol and frequently wiping down your car door handles, steering wheel and frequently touched surfaces (e.g., seatbelt, console, dashboard, buttons).
If possible, consider walking or renting a bike while getting around and sightseeing at your destination. This may help you to avoid crowded public transportation spots and drivers of taxis or rideshares. Continue to practice hand hygiene if renting bikes or other means of transportation.
As soon as you reach your accommodation, whether it is a hotel room or alternative lodging be sure to use disinfectant wipes to clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, light switches, remotes, toilet handle/lid, taps, alarm clocks, minibar/fridge/microwave handles. While at a hotel it is unavoidable to use elevator buttons and touch stair or escalator hand rails, so always use your hand sanitiser after touching such surfaces. While you are at your destination, here are some travel health tips to consider no matter what activities you will be participating in.
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