So how can you protect yourself if a plane, train, or bus is in your future?
c’mon keep that in mind when considering nonessential travel right now.
We have to flatten out this epidemic and not overwhelm our health care system, which is pretty fragile.
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State Departmenthas recommended avoiding traveling abroad right now, period.)
you’re able to also keep tabs on theWHOs international travel advice.
Its important when youre planning your trip to take account of those travel advisories, Dr. Kimball says.
TheCDCalso recommends people in these more at-risk groups avoid nonessential air travel and cruise travel in particular.
If you dont have to travel, dont, Dr. Kimball says.
You might be wondering what actually counts as a chronic condition that increases the risk of COVID-19 complications.
Wash your hands properly and often.
Anddo it the right way.
It really depends on what exactly youre dealing with.
Ultimately, its best to tailor theCDCs recommendations for your specific travel situation.
You should also wash your hands before eating.
Beyond that, use your best judgment.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water arent available.
Of course, bathrooms arent always easily available when youre traveling.
This is in line with theCDCs recommendation touse hand sanitizerthat contains between 60% and 95% alcohol.
check that to use as much hand sanitizer as directed and let it dry without wiping any off.
6. have a go at avoid touching your face.
The more you do this, the more you train your muscle memory to put your hands down.
He also recommends trying to be more careful about touching public surfaces in general.
Wipe down transit surfaces before touching them.
To protect against the new coronavirus, theCDCrecommends frequently wiping down commonly touched surfaces.
That might mean things like your phone, tray tables, various touchscreens, and armrests.
As for what you should use to do this?
Mosthousehold disinfectantsregistered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be effective, according to theCDC.
There is also anEPA-approved listof disinfectant products that can work against the new coronavirus.
Be conscious of touching your face even after disinfecting these surfaces, Rasmussen says.
And again, when you have the opportunity to, wash your hands.
Skip the disposable gloves.
Medical professionals wear gloves when treating patients after all, right?
True, but there are a few differences here.
Gloves provide protection by creating a barrier between hands and a contaminated surface, says Rasmussen.
That barrier stops working if you are touching your face or eating while wearing gloves.
Its just not realistic for most people, the experts say.
Doctors…are experts at using gloves, Brown says.
TheWHOreports that global supplies of gloves are currently strained thanks in no small part to panic-buying.
Instead, wash your hands frequently with soap and water and avoid touching your face.
Avoid people who are openly coughing or sneezing.
After distancing yourself, wash your hands or, in a pinch, apply hand sanitizer.
(But seriously, it would be inarguably racist, so dont do it.)
Use face masks only in certain circumstances.
Stay on top of your vaccinations.
Rohde recommends making sure youreup to date on your fluand measles vaccines in particular.
Be patient and comply with health screenings.
Everyones trying to do their best.
The situation with coronavirus is evolving rapidly.
