You need to know for sure if your favorite tourist destinations in the destination are open to guests, what are the isolation regulations of the countries.
Here are the questions you should ask and find the correct answers for yourself before deciding to book a trip abroad, according to US travel experts.
Konrad Waliszewski, CEO of travel app Tripscourt, says: "Be sure to get your full shots before booking any travel. That's the best way to make sure you're traveling responsibly, with no compromises. disease threat to the locals and to those you meet along the way".
In addition, you also need to consider the risk of catching Covid-19 when traveling, returning home and infecting loved ones. These people may be elderly, young, or unvaccinated.
Dr Sachin Nagrani said vaccination and taking precautions can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of contracting Covid while traveling. Therefore, we need to consider the need for transportation, alternative trips before planning travel.
Doctors and epidemiologists advise passengers to wear masks at all times on the plane to achieve the best disease prevention results. Photo: Los Angeles Times
Each country has its own regulations and restrictions on epidemic prevention. You need to carefully learn about the regulations of the place you are going to if you do not want to be stuck at the airport because you are not allowed to enter the country. What you should do is regularly update the information on the government website of that country. The rules can always change.
Erika Richter, senior director of communications for the American Association of Travel Advisors, said it's important to know the opening schedules of destinations. Many famous places in the world have adjusted their policies and time... to suit the epidemic situation. "Planning and researching ahead of time is essential." Besides, some cities are open to visitors, but many are still closed - which will make your trip meaningless.
Richter recommends travelers seek advice from professional advisors from tour operators. These people will take advantage of their relationship and understanding to support you a lot in your trips during the epidemic season. And of course, you have to accept to pay for this service.
"I think the first thing people should do when booking an international flight is to study that country's number of nCoV infections to make a destination decision," says low-cost travel expert Lindsay Myers.
You need to know the state of the health care infrastructure of the country in which you are going. If the epidemic is not under control, continuing to go there is considered irresponsible. And you also run the risk of not being treated if you get sick, because hospitals are already overwhelmed. You are more at risk of getting sick and having to be treated abroad. Therefore, this issue needs to be carefully studied.
Many countries still apply for the entry of presenting a negative test certificate for nCoV. If you're on a plane, you can easily do the test at home. But at the destination, you also need to take the test to be able to fly back. Check to see for sure where you can get tested and certified, how much it will cost...
Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or your local health facility to find out what to do when you return from overseas. Please strictly follow the instructions of the government, to protect the health of yourself and your loved ones.
