{"id":2544,"date":"2021-12-24T11:05:18","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T03:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socar.my\/blog\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2021-12-24T11:05:19","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T03:05:19","slug":"6-safety-tips-if-youre-flying-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socar.my\/blog\/2021\/12\/24\/6-safety-tips-if-youre-flying-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Safety Tips If You\u2019re Flying During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s been a long while, and we\u2019ve missed reuniting and yum cha-ing with our family and friends again. But, some of us are still anxious about getting the coronavirus, and we don\u2019t want our family and friends to get it either \u2014 touch wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to embrace your loved ones and plan on catching a flight soon, here are six ways to make it a little safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay up-to-date with travel news<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you book your flight, stay informed of COVID-19 activity at your destination. This can mean doing research to better understand your destination\u2019s public health measures as well as checking the <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.moh.gov.my\">COVID-19 Malaysia website<\/a> for the latest COVID-19 safety protocols and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions you\u2019ll want answered before booking your flight include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Is a COVID-19 test required before departure and after arrival?<\/li><li>Do you need to undergo a quarantine?<\/li><li>What are your destination\u2019s additional public health measures?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wear your mask throughout your travel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did we just state the obvious? Yes, we did. Is it worth mentioning again? Absolutely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Masking up is one of the best \u2014 and proven \u2014 methods we have against COVID-19, and it remains true for air travel too. You\u2019d want to wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose and fits snugly against the sides of your face, leaving no gaps. A cloth mask with multiple layers of fabric, an N95, and a KN95 are some good options too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wash your hands (and avoid touching your face!)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know the drill \u2014 wash your hands. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Just hum the \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d song and you\u2019ll hit the recommended time for effective hand-washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your hands virus-free, carry a hand sanitiser and apply it after touching common surfaces and whenever a sink isn\u2019t readily available. And, no matter how hard it seems, avoid touching your face with unwashed or unsanitised hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay clear of the crowd at the airport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a good idea to use the time between arriving at the airport and boarding your flight as your best opportunity to reduce COVID-19 risks by staying clear of the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While waiting to board your plane, maintain a six-foot distance from other passengers as much as possible, even if that means sitting at a less crowded gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sanitise your space in the plane<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The armrest you\u2019re leaning against? The seat-back tray you\u2019re using? Well, there may be some nasty microbes on those surfaces. What\u2019s worse, the Coronavirus can last on non-porous surfaces for about three days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d suggest cleaning your space in the plane with anti-bacterial or disinfectant wipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>And, if you\u2019re unwell, don\u2019t travel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one wants to have to cancel a trip to visit the family they haven\u2019t seen in a while or a vacation they have been putting off since the pandemic struck. But, unfortunately, the Coronavirus doesn\u2019t care about your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are sick, you could bring COVID-19 back to your loved ones and inadvertently spread the virus to people during your travel or at your destination. A good rule of thumb is to never fly when you have a fever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a long while, and we\u2019ve missed reuniting and yum cha-ing with our family and friends again. 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