Tips to stay safe during air, taxi and train travel:
Always Carry an alcohol-based sanitizer (containing 60% and more alcohol) or disinfecting wipes.
Using either one of those, sanitize surfaces like the armrests, tray table, phone screen and other common surfaces you are likely to touch.
Faces contain viruses. Using the toilet during travel in the plane, train or taxi the lid before flushing to minimize particles in the air.
Tips to stay safe in the hotel:
Once you have checked in, wash your hands thoroughly.
Next, wipe the frequently used surfaces with disinfectant wipes. This includes switches, door handles, remote controls, the alarm clock, and the phone, among other things.
As an extra step, ditch the pillowcases and comforters and use your own bedding if possible. You could even ask the room service staff for linen that have not been used or opened yet.
Some general tips for safety during domestic travel:
Wash your hands regularly for a full 20 seconds.
Avoid touching your face.
Avoid handshakes (yes, they are hard to avoid on business trips, but it is for the best).
Cover your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing. Use your elbow to cover if you are out of tissue paper.
Avoid any form of contact with sick individuals. It is advisable to maintain a safe distance (6 feet) from anyone coughing or sneezing.
Stock up on flu medication before travelling to avoid having to track down pharmacies at your destination if you fall sick.
While wearing a surgical face mask does not offer protection against an airborne virus, by wearing a mask when you are sick, you can help protect people around you.
If you have not gotten your flu shot already, you can do so before you leave on the trip. While it doesn’t offer protection against COVID-19, it helps build immunity against diseases like bacterial pneumonia. Read more about the benefits of flu shots.
To avoid contact with contaminated surfaces, pay using your credit card instead of cash.
Avoid crowds, keep yourself hydrated, and get plenty of sleep.
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