If you are thinking about travelling post-COVID, here’s what you should pack to get peace of mind.
Slowly but surely, travel is resuming. Ahead of the summer holiday season, European countries are slowly opening their borders to visitors from neighboring nations that have COVID-19 transmission under control. Other nations, including Singapore, are also currently considering creating a 'travel bubble' that will allow for business travel to resume on certain routes.
2. Disinfecting WipesResearch has shown that tray tables are some of the dirtiest parts of a commercial airplane as passengers use it to change baby diapers. Tray tables can also contain cold viruses, influenza viruses and norovirus, according to microbiologist Charles Gerba. Respiratory illnesses can be spread through surfaces where droplets of saliva, mucus and other bodily fluids land such as the tray table .
4. Hand SanitizerSince you’re going to be touching dirty surfaces on an airplane, hand sanitizers are essential to maintain hygiene while travelling. Hand sanitizer is even more important if you don't wear gloves. After wiping down surfaces, sanitize your hands with antimicrobial sanitizer to kill germs. It’s also important to sanitize or wash your hands with soap before and after eating as it's simply a basic hygiene measure.
How Dangerous Is Flying?The prospect of flying in a cramped space for hours on end surrounded by potentially sick travellers can give many people anxiety. However, current data suggests that in-flight transmission is relatively rare. Furthermore, airports are taking measures to reduce transmission including conducting temperature screening and requiring the use of face masks.
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