Should I Travel?

coronavirus May 15, 2020

Should I travel?

  • Avoid travel if you have fever and cough, and follow the recommendations of your local jurisdiction in regards to travel.
  • Consider that by traveling you expose yourself to risk of infection, as well as risk transporting and thus spreading an infection.
  • If you have concerns, consult with your healthcare provider regarding your personal health risks.
  • It is recommend that older adults and travelers with underlying health issues should avoid situations that put them at increased risk for more severe disease. This entails avoiding crowded places, avoiding non-essential travel such as long plane trips, and especially avoiding embarking on cruise ships.

If you must travel:

  • Follow the above stated advise on how to protect yourself and others.
  • If you travel internationally, check travel advisories at your destination to make sure you can enter and for returning to your home country.
  • Follow travel advisories of authorities in whatever region you are.

See: www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/travel-advice

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