Fears of coronavirus are prompting passengers to rethink travel, with most airlines offering waivers for those with tickets affected regions.Protective measures when flying can help keep passengers safe on board an aircraft. While the expansion of air travel has made the world a smaller place, it has also facilitated the spread of disease, as seen with novel coronavirus cases appearing in the US.
All hope isn't lost for health-conscious travelers, however, as there are ways to ward off unwanted and potentially dangerous germs. Before even getting to the airport, flyers should ensure they have all their vaccines for travel.Certain destinations require vaccinations for diseases including malaria and typhoid, but even a flu shot can help your body defend itself, according to Dr. Scott Weisenberg, director of travel medicine at NYU Langone Health.
Passengers should also take it upon themselves to ensure a germ-free seat by bringing disinfecting wipes on their next flight, says Dr. Pardo.Airlines do employ cleaners to ensure aircraft are cleaned but a flight delay or the pressure placed upon airport staff to ensure flights depart on time means that aircraft sometimes don't receive all the cleaning they require.
"For the flu, close contact is considered three feet. For the novel coronavirus, close contact is considered six feet," according to Dr. Camins. The seat map for a flight tends to solidify as boarding nears as that is when the airline will assess who will actually be on the flight. In the time between check-in and boarding, a seat map may change as passengers miss check-in windows, elite flyers get upgraded, and travel plans change based on delays or cancellations.
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