In a day and age where health is our first priority, travellers need to be extra careful when planning upcoming holiday trips. It is possible to go on vacation and still be safe.
Here are some top tips from the experts at ER24 on how to remain vigilant.
It’s holiday season, but it’s important to stay safe while travelling.
1. Book smart
You might have to plan things a little different. Try to avoid booking at usually overcrowded facilities and consider a quieter option this year, for example, a bush break or more remote beach destination (the beaches that are open),’ advises Dr Rolf Verster from the Sandton Execuhealth Travel Clinic at Mediclinic.
A self-catering cottage may be less convenient than a full-service hotel, but it gives you more control. If you’re booking public accommodation, ask about their COVID-19 protocols. ‘This includes regular sanitising, surface spraying and cleaning of utensils,’ says Dr Verster.
2. Be cautious in public spaces
‘When using public facilities, maintain social distancing, use masks and be extra obsessive about handwashing and sanitising. Don’t touch surfaces that you don’t have to,’ Verster adds. Also, add extra face masks and sanitising wipes to your travel medical kit and boost your immune system with a good multivitamin that contains Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, zinc and selenium, he recommends.
3. Look up your nearest healthcare facilities
It is always wise to look up your nearest clinic, hospital or doctor’s office in the area you are visiting. Should anyone in your group fall ill or display COVID-19 symptoms, isolate them immediately and contact the nearest health care centre as soon as possible for advice on further steps.
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