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; and ventilating rooms. Many hotels have adopted enhanced cleaning procedures, for example, and are encouraging social distancing in common areas. You can also use disinfectant wipes to clean the surfaces that are most touched, like light switches and faucets, Tuznik said.

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We Work In Hotels. Here's What You Should Know About The Bathtubs.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

We Work In Hotels. Here's What You Should Know About The Bathtubs.

Huff Post  

Klaus Vedfelt via Getty Images Is your hotel bathtub gross? “Guests expect the space to be sanitized and free of germs, and hotels made strategic efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to expressly communicate their cleaning practices.” She added that hotels implemented protocols for indicating to guests which areas of the bathroom had been specifically sanitized — like bathtubs, toilet seats …

COVID-19 | Tourism on the mend in Tamil Nadu
3 years ago

COVID-19 | Tourism on the mend in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

F or those who had been stuck inside their homes, working on their laptops, tablets and even mobile phones, the lockdown relaxations announced by the government, which allowed them to resume life as they knew it before the pandemic, was a welcome change. This enhancement of our ecosystem is a big boost to the confidence of our guests, who feel …

Travellers from South Africa required to quarantine in hotels if positive for Covid
3 years ago

Travellers from South Africa required to quarantine in hotels if positive for Covid

NL Times  

Anyone who tests positive for coronavirus out of about 600 passengers who returned from South Africa will be required to quarantine in a hotel, the GGD Kennemerland said. It concerns only those passengers who departed on two KLM aircraft from South Africa before the Netherlands implemented a flight ban from that country, but who landed in the Netherlands after the …

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: 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 …

Hotel quarantine worker tests positive for COVID-19 in Victoria, transmission between rooms being investigated
3 years, 10 months ago

Hotel quarantine worker tests positive for COVID-19 in Victoria, transmission between rooms being investigated

ABC  

Victorian health authorities are investigating a case of COVID-19 in a hotel quarantine worker, with a public health team working to notify the staff member's close contacts. Key points: The new case comes as authorities investigate the spread of coronavirus from one room to another in a quarantine hotel The new case comes as authorities investigate the spread of coronavirus …

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?
4 years ago

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says …

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?
4 years ago

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?

Associated Press  

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says holiday shopping in crowded stores is a “higher risk” activity and that people should limit any in-person shopping, including at supermarkets. Instead, the agency recommends shopping online, visiting outdoor markets or using curbside pickup, where workers bring orders to your car. Try to …

Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
4 years, 1 month ago

Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?

Associated Press  

Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic? Health experts say outdoor dining tents are generally safer than dining inside, but caution that they’re not all equal. Many restaurants are erecting individual tents, igloos and other outdoor structures that let people who are dining together avoid being indoors, where the coronavirus spreads more easily. Igloos and …

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 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: 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 …

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, …

Should all coronavirus patients be put into hotel quarantine? We did the maths
4 years, 5 months ago

Should all coronavirus patients be put into hotel quarantine? We did the maths

ABC  

Lapses in quarantine for people with COVID-19 returning from overseas are believed to have led to community transmission in Victoria. Although hotel isolation is more expensive than self-isolation at home, for families of more than five people we found the likely costs flowing from transmission to others would justify hotel isolation. We first considered the cost of the two alternatives …

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 …

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 …

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 Let People Use Your Bathroom During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
4 years, 5 months ago

Is It Safe To Let People Use Your Bathroom During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our social lives in many ways. “The real risk is from person-to-person interaction, so letting someone use your bathroom would not pose a major risk of disease exposure,” said Brian Labus, a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ School of Public Health. “If they can use a guest bathroom that …

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 safe to stay in hotels as reopenings get underway?
4 years, 6 months ago

Is it safe to stay in hotels as reopenings get underway?

Associated Press  

Is it safe to stay in hotels as reopenings get underway? To reassure potential guests, many hotels — from luxury resorts to budget brands — are sharing the changes they’re making on their websites. New practices may include adding hand sanitizer stations in lobbies, disinfecting surfaces like elevator buttons more frequently and removing extra items in rooms, such as pens …

Hotel staff, unsung warriors: Coping with Covid-19 in a new role
4 years, 6 months ago

Hotel staff, unsung warriors: Coping with Covid-19 in a new role

Hindustan Times  

Who are the corona warriors? “We have hotel management graduates who don’t know how to handle medical cases,” says Greesh Bindra, vice president operations, The Suryaa New Delhi. Doctors’ advice for hotel staff serving Covid-19 patients: Do maintain a six feet distance from all patients Do wear PPE kits as a mandate Do contactless check ins Don’t touch points such …

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 …

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