Coronavirus: Travel Advisory

The coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, has spread to around 60 countries. More than 80,000 cases have been confirmed of this deadly virus worldwide. As the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a global health emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak, it is important to know the precautionary measures that you can take to keep yourself safe during travel. In this blog, we would be telling you some important precautions that you must take while travelling as the coronavirus is spreading at a fast pace. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed several travel advisories for all the globetrotters. Here are some of them.

• If you have travelling or an outdoor job, it is very important to practice personal hygiene. Keep yourself clean by wearing washed clothes and frequent washing of hands as coronavirus is extremely easy to catch. Train traveller must take note as passengers in the train are in close proximity to one another and the chances of catching an infection are higher.

  

• Do not travel if you are unwell. If you are travelling try not to come in close contact with people having symptoms like old, cough and sneeze (common cold). If you have such symptoms then seek a doctor’s appointment and take necessary precautions.

• Cover nose or mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow.

  

• Avoid the consumption of raw or undercooked animal products like raw meat, milk, eggs.

• Avoid eating at the places that are questionable in terms of hygiene especially while travelling. Also make sure that you always wash your hands before consuming food.

  

• Do not touch fomites (objects or materials which are likely to carry infection) on the train. Clean and disinfect your surroundings with an alcohol-based sanitizer or disinfectants.

• Wear N95 masks as it has several layers of filters that ensure that the air we breathe is 95% dust-free and pollutant-free.

  

• Avoid travelling to farms, animal markets where animals are slaughtered.

  

• Usually, viruses and bacteria enter the body through mucous membranes like the mouth, nose, and eyes. It is crucial to wash your hands frequently as hands get contaminated very easily. So, keeping your hands away from your face is the best way to prevent germs that can make you sick.

Government has also shared a 24X7 helpline number (011-23978046) and e-mail (ncov2019@gamil.com) to report coronavirus cases, seek help or to know the queries related to coronavirus symptoms.

That’s all for today! Be safe and keep travelling. For a hassle-free experience, book your train as well as flight tickets through the Trainman app. Download Trainman App to check PNR Status of your ticket, Seat Availability, Train Inquiry and a lot more.