Traveling during COVID-19 requires a lot more precautions and detailed reminders to minimize the risks of this threatening world health issue. That is why you should delay your travel plans until you are fully vaccinated. However, after being locked up in your own homes for quite a while, we understand the urge to feed that travel bugs.
Many countries are requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test and conduct numerous safety precaution measures to prevent or minimize the active cases of the virus. Despite these measures, COVID-19 has not gone away and continues to rise and fall around the world.
According to CDC, you should follow these steps if you are not fully vaccinated:
You should get tested with a viral test 2-3 days before your trip.
While traveling, wear a mask over your nose and mouth. Wearing a mask is required in any public transportations such as planes, public vehicles, and etc.
You must avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet or 2 meters from anyone who is not traveling with you.
Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol)
After your travel, you should get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel and stay home for a full 7 days after traveling. Please note to stay at home for full 7 days even when you get a negative result and isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected if you get a positive result.
If you do not want to get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
Avoid being around people who are at increased risk of severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.
If you are a fully vaccinated traveler, you may follow these steps:
During travel, it is still a necessity to wear a mask over your nose and mouth as it is still a requirement when riding public transportation vehicles.
Follow all state and local recommendations and requirements, including wearing of a mask and social distancing
After travel, you are still responsible to monitor yourself for possible COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.
Always remember to check your government travel advisory before you start planning your trip. Check the status and follow its advice.
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