You'll see testing in some airports these days — it's just like we're going back in time! And speaking of looking back, the things that protected fliers from COVID-19 then are still a good idea.
And in the U.S., a growing number of airports are swabbing noses — of international passengers only. It's for a voluntary program from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to detect new variants in travelers arriving from outside the U.S. Some seven airports are doing the testing, including LAX and Seattle-Tacoma.
Adalja says testing is a political rather than public health decision to allay the fear of citizens. Other public health experts have noted that testing didn't prevent variants from moving around the globe — although it often delayed their arrival. You'll definitely want to bring your own masks. Any masks available for folks at airports or on board are likely to be paper masks;Respirators are masks labeled as N95s or KN95s, which provide a tighter fit and better filtration. Respirators are sold online and in stores like pharmacies. Freebies are handed out at some community health centers and public libraries.
He also suggests turning on the air vents:"The ventilation pushes clean air from above to the floor. The more of that the better." "I would suggest having a plan for what to do if you become ill," says Dr. Malani — including where you would go to get medical care.Malani also advises packing supplies
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