Staying Safe During Summer Vacation

Posted: July 20, 2020 , in Healthy Living , Activities and Lifestyle , Safety , Covid19

Summer is here once again, which means sunny days, hot weather, and of course a well-deserved and long-awaited vacation. Unfortunately, this year we are faced with COVID-19, which will make each of us think about the way we travel. Even as we get into the summer months, COVID-19 cases continue to add up, so we must continue to be cautious and vigilant. Below are a few ideas and tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to stay safe this summer during your travels.

Anticipate Travel Needs

Bring enough of your medicine to last the entire trip.
Pack enough alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) and keep it within easy reach.
Bring enough disinfecting wipes for everyone in the family to use during the trip.
Bring a cloth face covering to wear in public places.
Prepare food and water for your trip. Pack non-perishable food in case restaurants and stores are closed.
If you are considering cleaning your travel lodgings, see CDC’s guidance on how to clean and disinfect.

While Traveling

Wear a cloth face-covering in public.
- While in an airport or on an airplane, try to keep your face covering on at all times.
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer that has 60% alcohol prior to taking off your face covering or mask.
Avoid close contact with others by keeping six feet of physical distance from others whenever possible.
- If you’re on the beach, follow current beach capacity guidelines and set up your towel and umbrella away from others.
  - Additionally, if you’re going in the water, maintain social distancing efforts
If you’re pumping gas, try to wear gloves when touching the pump and the gas nozzle.
- If you have no gloves available, you can either wipe down the equipment with a disinfecting wipe or use hand sanitizer after handling.
Pick up food at drive-throughs, curbside restaurant service, or stores and eat meals in a public place away from others or in your hotel room.

Wherever you’re going this summer, make sure to have fun and stay safe!