Expert travel tips for a healthy, safe holiday season

ALTHOUGH most of individuals have adjusted to the brand new regular for a while now and the supply of Covid-19 vaccines makes this season safer to journey than the earlier two years, many are nonetheless dealing with the challenges of navigating numerous journey threats.

Together with coronavirus, the specter of seasonal viruses, together with influenza and respiratory syncytial virus stay.

Perennial security and safety dangers together with excessive climate occasions and legal actions reminiscent of scams, pickpocketing and stolen passports might additionally impression private security.

These touring in the course of the vacation interval ought to rigorously take into account the dangers, particularly when in crowded locations, and take preventive actions to mitigate these points.

„This 12 months, folks can have a good time the festivities safely, offered they use accessible assets together with Covid-19 and flu vaccines, exams, keep away from being round others when feeling unwell and proceed to observe good hygiene. It’s troublesome to foretell what’s going to occur with Covid-19, however superior planning may also help us defend ourselves and one another over the vacations,“ Worldwide SOS medical director Katherine O’Reilly commented.

Within the Philippines, native crime stays a main menace with charges of petty crime and hazards anticipated to extend in the course of the holidays.

„It’s crucial not solely to take care of one’s well being but in addition the non-public security and safety as effectively,“ Worldwide SOS Philippines safety supervisor Robert Villamor mentioned.

Prime journey security suggestions that organizations can encourage for the festive season embrace being ready, be Covid-safe, preserve versatile itineraries, good timing, be crowd-safe and eat, drink and be jolly knowledgeable.