Here are safety reminders when traveling while a virus has been known to be transmitting. 

Preparation before travel

• Get enough rest to avoid getting sick
• Eat and drink from safe, clean, and reliable sources
• Avoid contact with poultry, wild, or exotic animals
• Avoid consuming raw food

While on Travel

Mask Reminders:

• Wear face masks at all times
• Wear your face mask properly. When you wear the mask be sure to cover your mouth and nose. Avoid touching the mask once it’s on.
• Only use the single-use mask once and immediately properly discard it after each use.
• Wash hands after removing masks.

Hand Hygiene Reminders

• Observe good hand hygiene, practice frequent hand washing with soap and water, sanitizer or alcohol-based hand rub
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette

• When coughing or sneezing, cover mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue
• If using a tissue, throw it immediately after use and wash hands
• Avoid spitting in public places.

Contact with people

• Avoid going to places with large crowds.
• Avoid close contact when you are experiencing cough and fever. 
• Also, avoid contact with sick people

If ever you feel ill while on travel

• If you become sick when travelling, inform airline crew and seek medical care early
• When seeking medical treatment, share your travel history with your health care provider
• Take a rest if you’re feeling unwell.

After travel

• Monitor temperature twice a day
• Self-monitor one’s health and if symptoms occur, seek medical treatment

Be a responsible traveler and always remember to travel safe and travel healthy.

Happy Travels! 💛

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Originally Published: February 24, 2020
Last Modified: March 11, 2020