Golden Tips for Tourism in the Time of Corona
With the decline in cases of coronavirus infection in some countries, some may want to spend the summer holidays on the beaches and enjoy the calm and relaxation after the long periods of ban and closure. The following are some health tips and advice that must be taken into account when traveling to tourist destinations.
wear the mask
The mouth and nose mask has become a precautionary piece of equipment that must be worn in working life, even on holidays, and wearing a mask has become mandatory on most airlines or even when going out shopping in tourist destinations.
Professor Thomas Jelinek, a German travel medicine specialist, explained, saying: “The mask must be replaced at least once a day, otherwise it will become a source of infection, and therefore tourists must take a sufficient number of masks on summer holidays or rely on washable masks.”
Social distancing while traveling
Professor Jelinek explained that maintaining social distancing is the most important piece of advice to adhere to while traveling in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Therefore, activities and events that may become hotbeds for the spread of the virus should be avoided, events in which people are exposed to infection more than expected.
This can happen during holidays when going to nightclubs and parties, where many people sing, shout, and talk loudly in a confined space. The German professor added that beach parties are not currently suitable options. The risk of infection increases when a breeze blows from outside and people sit next to each other.
Use of disinfectants
The German doctor advises tourists not to disinfect the door handles themselves, and tourists must trust that hotels and restaurants will do this task, but on the other hand, the importance of disinfectants appears when using the toilet in railway stations or during flights; Where tourists must use disinfectants in such places.
Jelinek indicated that a small bottle of disinfectants is sufficient for a person to use for about two weeks, and a small bottle can be placed in the handbag for use during travel and another in the large bag.
The German doctor warned against excessive use of hand sanitizers. As it may cause damage to the skin flora and infection of eczema, plastic gloves may make the situation worse.
Special towels
Jelinek doesn't see the need to bring special towels when traveling, as they take up room unnecessarily, and good hotels always wash towels more properly than at home.
Avoid buffets
The German doctor indicated that the risk of infection with the Coronavirus is not high when eating food from the buffet; Since people do not speak or sing loudly while eating, in addition to the commitment of hotels to a large distance between dining tables.
General advice
The German travel doctor confirmed that the risk of infection during travel cannot be completely avoided, and if one wants to avoid infection with the Coronavirus by 100%, it is better to isolate himself at home.