SOURCE: Two Girls One Suitcase
By: Tammy Levent, CEO of Elite Travel and founder of TASK™
Spring is the prime travel season for many Americans but this year the Coronavirus has replaced excitement with trepidation. The coronavirus causes respiratory disease in those who contract it. As of March 4th, there are over 93,000 cases found globally.
The big question now is “Should you cancel your upcoming trip?” Unfortunately, there is no “one-size-fits-all” answer. The decision depends on when and where you are traveling and what your current health condition is. If the CDC or World Health Organization has put out a “do not travel” elevated warning, then do not travel there. If they say do not go to China, obviously you are not going to go to China even if it means having to miss your business trip. Your health is more important.
The best thing to do is to keep track of the virus through news updates and travel alerts. There are many ways to stay healthy and safe while traveling. No matter when or where you are traveling, basic hygiene is the best means of prevention. Wash your hands with soap and water several times a day, especially before eating. Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Avoid touching your face or putting your hands in your mouth. If flying, be smart, wear a face mask when in close quarters.
I always take sanitizing wipes with me on airplanes and the first thing I do is wipe down the seat in front of me, the tray table, the headrest, armrest and seat belt. Another major thing that can help prevent sickness when flying is shutting off your ventilation on your overhead. I have been doing this for years.
When it comes to your luggage and purse, never put them on your pillow. Think of all of the places your purse and luggage have been! They touch the bathroom floor, the airport floor, the street, and the pavement. It’s just not sanitary!
No matter when or where you are traveling, be cautious and smart when it comes to your health. Discuss health concerns with your doctor and use qualified resources for information like the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.
ABOUT TAMMY LEVENT: National TV Travel correspondent, Tammy Levent is the CEO of Elite Travel, an award-winning national travel agency named the fastest-growing and most trusted in the nation and she is also the founder of TASK™ (The Travel Agent’s Success Kit) a business that helps struggling travel agencies successfully adapt to this new age of travel.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Travelers & Consumers Should Visit: https://elitetravelgroup.net ·
Travel Agents Should Visit: https://travelagentsuccesskit.com
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