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HEALTH • WELLNESS • LIFESTYLE
How the Travel Industry is
Managing the Coronavirus
Information provided by Joy Ross, Travel Journeys
There is an endless amount of information on the coronavirus out there right now and the recommendations and travel advisories related to coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, are updating frequently. There are reliable sources you can turn to for information; here’s what they’re saying about coronavirus.
GLOBAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
Science is your friend in situations like this and sources like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are frequently publishing up-to-date information on the coronavirus. WHO has a page on their website dedicated to coronavirus updates, along with a page with FAQs, recommendations for protecting yourself and travel advice. Their advice for travelers is to avoid or delay traveling to a ected areas if you are sick, especially if you are elderly or have a chronic disease or underlying health conditions.
• Bring all necessary travel documentation
CDC also has a page dedicated to coronavirus updates on their website, as well as a page with • travel information that includes an interactive map showing risk assessment by country. CDC • recommends cancelling nonessential travel only to the countries they’ve given a Warning • Level 3. If you are worried about an upcoming trip for you or your clients, that page may have information to help guide you.
along with health insurance cards
Pack alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
Understand what waivers your travel providers have put in place
If you are on medication, always pack an additional amount of days- just in case
TRUSTED TRAVEL INDUSTRY SOURCES
Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) is frequently releasing statements on the coronavirus. They announced additional enhanced screening measures that all of their members must follow.
Travel agency groups are also publishing advice to travelers amid concerns about traveling under the potential threat of coronavirus:
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Travel Leaders Group’s statement included this advice along with following CDC’s recommendations:
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Don’t panic
Purchase travel insurance that includes “cancel for any reason” policies
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) when traveling internationally Consult your healthcare provider for additional advice or guidance
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