How risky is air travel during the coronavirus pandemic?
4 years, 5 months ago

How risky is air travel during the coronavirus pandemic?

India TV News  

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too. Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are becoming more crowded, which means you will likely sit close to other people, often for hours, which raises your risk. For air travel, and all other types of transportation, the CDC recommends washing your hands, maintaining social distancing and wearing face coverings. Several airlines announced Monday that they will ask passengers about possible COVID-19 symptoms and whether they have been in contact with someone who tested positive for the virus in the previous two weeks.

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Travelling safely in post-pandemic world: Health and safety tips for travellers
1 year, 5 months ago

Travelling safely in post-pandemic world: Health and safety tips for travellers

Hindustan Times  

In a post-pandemic world, ensuring safe travel requires a heightened level of caution and adherence to preventive measures while prioritising the health and well-being of oneself and others is crucial and this includes staying informed about travel advisories, restrictions and guidelines for specific destinations, planning ahead by considering local Covid-19 conditions and vaccination requirements and maintaining good hygiene practices. Travelling …

More evidence of airborne spread of COVID: study
2 years, 7 months ago

More evidence of airborne spread of COVID: study

The Hindu  

The SARS-CoV-2, which was earlier thought to spread through touching infected surfaces, has been found to be spreading airborne and more evidence is coming up in this regard, with epidemiologists also finding that countries that used masks were affected less severely by the pandemic. Scientists analysed the coronavirus’ genome content from air samples collected from different areas occupied by COVID …

CDC’s top COVID doctor explains how travelers can reduce risk in a mask-optional world
2 years, 8 months ago

CDC’s top COVID doctor explains how travelers can reduce risk in a mask-optional world

LA Times  

Your bags are packed, you’re ready to go. And you’re thinking, “If I catch COVID-19 on this trip, I could get seriously ill or die.” You got a fresh N95 respirator for the trip. That, in turn, could mean the difference between warding off infection and becoming ill. You’ve heard this before, but it’s worth repeating: A cloth mask won’t …

IISc paper examines COVID-19 induced travel changes, strategies and epidemic prevention
2 years, 9 months ago

IISc paper examines COVID-19 induced travel changes, strategies and epidemic prevention

The Hindu  

Among the sectors hit the hardest by the pandemic as well as subsequent lockdowns has been public transport. Major transport authorities around the world have reported up to a 95% reduction in users which not only shows the magnitude of the problem we face today but puts the future of these businesses and services in uncertainty,’‘ said the authors, in …

Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season?
3 years, 1 month ago

Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season?

Associated Press  

Is travel safe during the pandemic this holiday season? It can be safe if you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but officials say people who haven’t gotten the shots should delay travel. Regardless of vaccination status, all travelers should keep taking precautions like avoiding indoor, unmasked crowds, says Dr. Keith Armitage, an infectious disease expert at Case Western Reserve University. The …

COVID-19: When is the infection risk high?
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19: When is the infection risk high?

The Hindu  

There are some COVID rules we have all learned by now — or so we think. Infection risk depends on a number of factors One main transmission pathway is the spread of coronavirus particles through aerosols and droplets. The Max Planck Institute for Chemistry has a calculator that lets you adjust a number of parameters to determine the COVID risk …

What science knows now about the risk of Covid-19 transmission on planes
3 years, 2 months ago

What science knows now about the risk of Covid-19 transmission on planes

Live Mint  

Fliers have yearned for reliable data on the risks of air travel since the pandemic began. “It’s still, at this point, safe to travel if you take proper precautions," says Mark Gendreau, chief medical officer at Beverly Hospital near Boston and an expert in aviation medicine. “We’ve studied the passenger cabin and the ventilation system fairly rigorously," says Dr. Gendreau, …

World Tourism Day 2021: How To Be A Prepared Traveller During the Pandemic
3 years, 2 months ago

World Tourism Day 2021: How To Be A Prepared Traveller During the Pandemic

News 18  

Covid-19 has transformed the world of travel, from hand sanitisers in hotel lobbies, stewardesses in masks, centralized lockdowns to contact tracing apps. Policy Check Various nations, states, and towns already have COVID-19 travel standards in place that control who may visit and what tourists must do before visiting. It’s usually a good idea to pack enough disinfectant wipes for an …

Covid-19 virus evolving to get better at becoming airborne: Report
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 virus evolving to get better at becoming airborne: Report

India Today  

The variants of SARS-CoV-2 are getting better at travelling through the air, and people must wear tight-fitting masks and ensure better ventilation, in addition to getting vaccinated, to help stop spread of the virus that causes Covid-19, according to a study. The study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, also found that loose-fitting cloth and surgical masks reduced the …

Covid: How to sanitise and stay safe while flying
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid: How to sanitise and stay safe while flying

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new peer-reviewed study published in September used data from nearly 10,000 air travellers on Delta’s Covid-tested flight corridors between …

Little risk of picking up coronavirus on a plane: NLR
3 years, 6 months ago

Little risk of picking up coronavirus on a plane: NLR

Dutch News  

Sitting in a plane fewer than four rows away from with someone who is infected with coronavirus will result in only a very minor chance of infection, according to research by the Dutch aerospace institute NLR and public health body RIVM for the transport ministry. At between one in 160 and one in 1800 cases, the risk of catching the …

Coronavirus more likely to spread indoors through maskless interaction: Study
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus more likely to spread indoors through maskless interaction: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Speaking in indoor spaces without wearing a mask poses the greatest risk of spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to others, a study has found. The research, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Tuesday, describes how different sized respiratory droplets emitted while speaking have a range of sizes, and can carry different amounts of virus. "When …

Coronavirus more likely to spread indoors through maskless interaction: Study
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus more likely to spread indoors through maskless interaction: Study

India TV News  

Speaking in indoor spaces without wearing a mask poses the greatest risk of spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to others, a study has found. The research, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine on Tuesday, describes how different sized respiratory droplets emitted while speaking have a range of sizes, and can carry different amounts of virus. "When the …

5 precautions to keep in mind for air travel in the times of Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

5 precautions to keep in mind for air travel in the times of Covid-19

India TV News  

Almost a year ago, one of the busiest airports in the world- Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi had a deserted look brought about by the coronavirus. The air travel industry has witnessed significant changes since the pandemic, even as two things remain constant - the threat from the virus and the effort to ensure a safer surrounding. While leisure …

Covid-19: should you be taking a flight during the pandemic?
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: should you be taking a flight during the pandemic?

Live Mint  

The risk of being exposed to the Covid-19 virus on an airline flight drop by as much as half when airlines keep middle seats open, a new study published by the US government concludes, a safety practice the carriers have abandoned. “Based on a data-driven model, approaches to physical distancing, including keeping middle seats vacant, could reduce exposure to SARS-CoV-2 …

Keeping Your Windows Open Could Help Curb the Spread of Covid-19, Say Experts
3 years, 8 months ago

Keeping Your Windows Open Could Help Curb the Spread of Covid-19, Say Experts

News 18  

Opening windows and ventilating spaces should be at the heart of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19, a group of experts said Thursday, arguing that confusion over airborne transmission meant this simple measure was being overlooked. The virus is most likely to spread through inhalation at close range rather than through contact with surfaces or at long range, said …

Keeping middle seats vacant on airplanes can reduce risk of Covid-19 exposure by up to 57%, CDC study says
3 years, 8 months ago

Keeping middle seats vacant on airplanes can reduce risk of Covid-19 exposure by up to 57%, CDC study says

CNN  

CNN — Leaving middle seats vacant on airplanes can significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of being exposed to the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, a new study suggests. Researchers from the CDC and Kansas State University used laboratory models to simulate how much exposure to virus particles could be reduced when middle seats are kept vacant in an aircraft cabin. The …

What's safe after coronavirus vaccination? Don't shed masks yet
3 years, 10 months ago

What's safe after coronavirus vaccination? Don't shed masks yet

India Today  

You're fully vaccinated against the coronavirus - now what? "You're asking a very logical question," Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, responded when a 91-year-old California woman recently asked if she and her vaccinated friends could resume their mah-jongg games. But "the looming question," Fauci said during a White House coronavirus response briefing last week, is whether …

Is it safe to travel after taking covid vaccine?
3 years, 11 months ago

Is it safe to travel after taking covid vaccine?

Live Mint  

Vaccines are rolling out, slowly but surely, across the world. “For the most part, if you’re vaccinated against —say chicken pox or measles—you should not be able to transmit that virus to someone else,” explains Englund, adding that there’s no known reason to believe that Covid-19 or its related vaccines should behave differently. “The general consensus is that it will …

Covid Traveling: Mask to Sanitiser, How to Commute Safely with Co-passengers during Pandemic
4 years ago

Covid Traveling: Mask to Sanitiser, How to Commute Safely with Co-passengers during Pandemic

News 18  

Commuting is crawling its way back to normalcy after the intensive lockdown in India. Q: Is wearing rubber gloves while out in the public effective in preventing the new coronavirus infection?👉🏽https://t.co/94zZioMvuA… #KnowtheFacts #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/ifrQ8w4jE5 — World Health Organization March 12, 2020 Sanitise The driver and the passengers must keep a bottle of sprayable sanitisers to disinfect the air inside the …

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic?

Associated Press  

Is it safe yet to fly during the pandemic? The airline industry says it’s safe to fly, pointing to a report it funded that found the risk of viral spread on planes very low if everyone wears a mask, since planes have good ventilation and strong air filters. But the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that sitting …

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the covid-19 pandemic?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the covid-19 pandemic?

Live Mint  

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the pandemic? In a recent travel update, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes it clear: Staying home is the best way to protect yourself against the coronavirus. That includes scrubbing floors and other surfaces with soap and water; washing linens on high heat; disinfecting high-touch items like door knobs; …

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the pandemic?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the pandemic?

Associated Press  

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the pandemic? In a recent travel update, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes it clear: Staying home is the best way to protect yourself against the coronavirus. Try to find a rental that guarantees a 72-hour buffer between guests, says Dr. Natascha Tuznik, an infectious disease expert at the …

Covid-19 Risk in Airplanes, Restaurants, Grocery Stores Cannot Be Easily Compared: Scientists
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 Risk in Airplanes, Restaurants, Grocery Stores Cannot Be Easily Compared: Scientists

News 18  

While a recent study has claimed that dining out, and grocery shopping could be more dangerous than air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, partly due to special ventilation systems in airplanes, some scientists say such a comparison cannot be made without knowing if mask-wearing and social distancing norms are properly followed in each of these scenarios. In the research, funded …

Do Masks On Plane Flights Really Cut Your Risk Of Catching COVID-19?
4 years, 2 months ago

Do Masks On Plane Flights Really Cut Your Risk Of Catching COVID-19?

NPR  

Do Masks On Plane Flights Really Cut Your Risk Of Catching COVID-19? Just on Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it now "strongly recommends" all passengers and crew members wear masks. "They test everybody by PCR on arrival, quarantine them in single rooms for 14 days and then test the passengers again," says infectious disease doctor David …

Modern aircraft ventilation systems aren’t spreading viruses, DoD study suggests
4 years, 2 months ago

Modern aircraft ventilation systems aren’t spreading viruses, DoD study suggests

CNN  

CNN — A new study released Thursday suggests that people don’t need to worry about circulating air spreading coronavirus on airplanes. The US Department of Defense study supports earlier research showing the ventilation systems on aircraft filter the air efficiently and take out particles that could transmit viruses. The US Transportation Command, The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency and the …

COVID-19 Transmission Risk in Flights Low, Only 44 Cases Among 1.2 Billion Passengers: Study
4 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 Transmission Risk in Flights Low, Only 44 Cases Among 1.2 Billion Passengers: Study

News 18  

The International Air Transport Association demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. “After multiple, highly-detailed simulations using the most accurate scientific methods available, we have concrete data which reveals the aircraft cabin offers a much safer environment than indoor public spaces,” said Bruno Fargeon, Airbus Engineering and the leader of the Airbus …

Covid-19: Precautions to be taken when visiting hospital during pandemic
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Precautions to be taken when visiting hospital during pandemic

India Today  

When feeling sick people feel the need to visit a doctor in the hospital, where they are most likely to encounter a person suffering from Covid-19. A lot of daily activities like visiting the markets, shops, necessary travel, and even hospital visits have been resumed by people. Follow any instructions posted on the door: Patients with certain contagious illnesses may …

Coronavirus: Can latex gloves protect you from catching deadly virus?
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus: Can latex gloves protect you from catching deadly virus?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Studies document in-flight transmission of coronavirus
4 years, 2 months ago

Studies document in-flight transmission of coronavirus

The Hindu  

The risk of in-flight transmission of novel coronavirus among passengers is considered to be low. In one study, the researchers found one symptomatic passenger seated in business class had transmitted SARS-CoV-2 virus to at least 15 other passengers during a direct flight from London to Hanoi in early March. In-depth study Though no genome sequencing study was undertaken to confirm …

Flying on an Airplane? Here are Tips for Safe Travel Amid Covid-19 Spread
4 years, 3 months ago

Flying on an Airplane? Here are Tips for Safe Travel Amid Covid-19 Spread

News 18  

People are back to travelling in spite of the increasing cases of Covid-19. Although many restrictions are still imposed in major cities, hotels, restaurant and tourist attractions have opened with a special measure to reduce transmission of the virus. Travelling by air can increase the risk of contracting and spreading Covid-19 according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, …

Researchers Conduct a 'Reassuring' Study on Coronavirus Transmission Risks Involved on Planes
4 years, 4 months ago

Researchers Conduct a 'Reassuring' Study on Coronavirus Transmission Risks Involved on Planes

News 18  

Wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus was not widespread in March, when a group of German tourists took a long flight home from Israel -- but researchers were surprised to find only two passengers outside the group had been infected. In a short study published Tuesday in the US medical journal JAMA Network Open, virologists at a …

Can the coronavirus spread through the air?
4 years, 4 months ago

Can the coronavirus spread through the air?

Associated Press  

Can the coronavirus spread through the air? The World Health Organization recently acknowledged the possibility that COVID-19 might be spread in the air under certain conditions. Recent COVID-19 outbreaks in crowded indoor settings — restaurants, nightclubs and choir practices — suggest the virus can hang around in the air long enough to potentially infect others if social distancing measures are …

Combination of masks, hand washing, social distancing stops Covid infection: Utrecht study
4 years, 5 months ago

Combination of masks, hand washing, social distancing stops Covid infection: Utrecht study

NL Times  

A combination of wearing a face mask, keeping 1.5 meters apart, and regularly washing your hands is enough to prevent another major coronavirus outbreak in the Netherlands and other western countries, according to a study by UMC Utrecht published in scientific journal PLOS Medicine. "Based on our results, we conclude that handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing adopted by disease-aware individuals …

Aerosols are a Bigger Coronavirus Threat than WHO Guidelines Suggest – Here's What You Need to Know
4 years, 5 months ago

Aerosols are a Bigger Coronavirus Threat than WHO Guidelines Suggest – Here's What You Need to Know

News 18  

When someone coughs, talks or even breathes, they send tiny respiratory droplets into the surrounding air. The WHO instead suggested that the coronavirus was primarily transmitted by coughing or sneezing large droplets into someone’s face, rather than being a longer-term threat that can float in the air. When humans breathe, talk, sing, cough or sneeze, the emitted respiratory droplets mix …

Is the summer road trip spreading the coronavirus?
4 years, 5 months ago

Is the summer road trip spreading the coronavirus?

CNN  

College Park, Maryland CNN — The coronavirus has not killed off the summer road trip. Travel by car Amtrak says its bookings are down significantly, and security checkpoint data shows airports are seeing about a quarter of last year's foot traffic, suggesting car travel has increased. Amtrak says its bookings are down significantly, and security checkpoint data shows airports are …

Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
4 years, 5 months ago

Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?

Associated Press  

Is it safe to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic? Before receiving care, you can also expect staff to take your temperature and ask about COVID-19 symptoms. Dental care requires close quarters and procedures that can generate a spray of saliva and water. To reduce risk, dentists are returning to manual tools for procedures like teeth cleanings, instead of …

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
4 years, 5 months ago

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Associated Press  

How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic? If you decide to eat at a restaurant, it’s best to opt for outdoor seating where tables are at least 6 feet apart, the agency says. Dining inside a restaurant that hasn’t reduced its capacity or safely distanced tables poses the most risk, it says. Indoor spaces are more risky than …

Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air
4 years, 5 months ago

Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air

Associated Press  

LONDON — More than 200 scientists have called for the World Health Organization and others to acknowledge that the coronavirus can spread in the air — a change that could alter some of the current measures being taken to stop the pandemic. In a letter published this week in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, two scientists from Australia and the …

Scientists Plan To Urge WHO To Take Airborne Spread Of Coronavirus More Seriously
4 years, 5 months ago

Scientists Plan To Urge WHO To Take Airborne Spread Of Coronavirus More Seriously

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A group of 239 scientists plans to urge the World Health Organization to more seriously consider the threat that the novel coronavirus may be spread by microscopic particles in the air. The New York Times first reported Saturday that an international coalition of researchers will publish an open letter asking WHO to address airborne transmission of the …

239 scientists press WHO on ‘airborne’ coronavirus spread
4 years, 5 months ago

239 scientists press WHO on ‘airborne’ coronavirus spread

Al Jazeera  

WHO has long maintained COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets and dismissed possibility of aerosol route. The authors cited previous studies suggesting germs closely related to COVID-19 were spread via airborne transmission, and “there is every reason to expect” coronavirus behaves similarly. “People may think they are fully protected by adhering to the current recommendations, but in fact additional …

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
4 years, 5 months ago

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?

Associated Press  

How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic? Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals, which puts you into close contact with other people. As travel slowly recovers, planes are becoming more crowded, which means you will likely sit close to other people, often for hours, which raises your risk. For air travel, and all other …

Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?
4 years, 6 months ago

Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. One of us feels comfortable booking a “no contact” stay; the other still isn’t sure whether to take an overnight trip anytime soon. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Before you book There’s no way to make a stay 100% safe, but there are certainly ways to …

Is it safer to fly or drive during the pandemic?
4 years, 6 months ago

Is it safer to fly or drive during the pandemic?

CNN  

CNN — People are undoubtedly moving around more as vacation season heats up and patience for sheltering at home wears thin. “When you drive, you have much greater control of your own environment and the people around you and so I would think it’s safer to drive in the present time,” Schaffner said. And of course whatever time you spend …

Is it safe to go swimming during the coronavirus pandemic?
4 years, 6 months ago

Is it safe to go swimming during the coronavirus pandemic?

Associated Press  

Is it safe to swim at a beach or pool during the coronavirus pandemic? Health officials say it can be safe, as long as swimmers stick to social distancing guidelines in and out of the water. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from person …

Coronavirus | Only a matter of time, doctors say as they brace for their turn
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Only a matter of time, doctors say as they brace for their turn

The Hindu  

With the spread of COVID-19 continuing unabated, the general advice for citizens is to restrict movement outside of home. Of at least 63 positive cases among doctors in the State till June 6, only four have been reported from Gandhi Hospital, the largest COVID isolation centre in in Telangana. Many post-graduate students, house surgeons, senior resident doctors and other senior …

What You Should Know About Flying Right Now Amid The Coronavirus
4 years, 6 months ago

What You Should Know About Flying Right Now Amid The Coronavirus

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Just because summer has unofficially begun doesn’t mean summer travel should be starting up anytime soon. “It is important to avoid air travel because it inherently involves spending time in places where others have passed through every day such as airports, public restrooms, and of course airplanes,” said Sachin Nagrani, a physician and medical director for the …

Is flying safe amid coronavirus outbreak? Here’s what medical experts say
4 years, 6 months ago

Is flying safe amid coronavirus outbreak? Here’s what medical experts say

LA Times  

To help revive the devastated travel industry, airline trade groups and aviation manufacturers are kicking off campaigns to convince travelers that the risk of being infected by the coronavirus on a flight is low thanks to improved cleaning efforts and sophisticated cabin ventilation systems. Hudson called the trade group’s request to allow airlines to pack in passengers without adhering to …

Should you fly yet? Here’s what an epidemiologist and an exposure scientist say
4 years, 6 months ago

Should you fly yet? Here’s what an epidemiologist and an exposure scientist say

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. When an infected person contaminates a shared armrest, airport restroom handle, seat tray or other item, the virus can survive for hours though it degrades over time. Every seat full on this 737 pic.twitter.com/rqWeoIUPqL — Ethan J. Weiss May 9, 2020 You’re going, now what? To …

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