Travel will definitely be different in a post-pandemic world and, more than ever, people will want to stay healthy on the road.
It is likely that there will be new restrictions and health policies at resorts, on airplanes and for cruises, but regardless of these new measures, travelers can take steps on their own to maintain their health while on vacation or traveling for business.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Transportation Security Administration have robust guidelines for staying safe and healthy on the road that includes practical advice for individuals.
Hand washing will be an activity that people do more frequently and will be reminded to do in many situations. The TSA is encouraging travelers to wash their hands before and after security and is allowing people to bring 12-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer with them through security.
Masks will also likely be a necessity when you are on the road.
The CDC has issued new guidelines for wearing a mask and many cities are encouraging people to wear masks whenever they go out. While travel is discouraged at the moment, when leisure and business travel do resume, it is likely that mask-wearing will continue to be encouraged so it is wise to at least plan to have and bring an appropriate face covering with you.
Assessing your own well-being will also be a key measure in determining fitness to travel. The CDC advises travelers to know their own health status before they make travel plans. This will likely become more important than ever and proof of wellness could even be required.
Making an appointment with a doctor at least one month before departing on a trip is currently recommended by the CDC.
While travelers are on the road, they should make sure they maintain their health by eating right, staying hydrated and exercising regularly. These steps will help keep the immune system in tip-top shape to fight off viruses should someone be exposed.
Travelers may want to pack zinc lozenges, which can provide a boost to the immune system when you are feeling rundown. Zinc is not a cure for COVID-19 but is beneficial for reducing cold symptoms such as coughing, a runny nose or muscle aches.
In addition to packing supplements, travelers should make sure that they bring essential medications and a great enough supply to last for their entire trip and probably a bit longer in case of an emergency.
One of the things that people are going to be very vigilant about after this pandemic is keeping personal spaces clean. Antibacterial wipes are going to be a key travel companion in addition to hand sanitizer once this health crisis is over. Travelers can use them to wipe down tray tables, door handles, surfaces in hotel rooms and just about anything that you touch while on the road.
Viruses are invisible but they can be combatted, and these are just a few ways travelers can take control of their health and well-being once it is safe to travel again.
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