Write an article on COVID-19 in your own word describing your and your family experiences.
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Travelling is a part of life for families across the globe – be it for necessity or recreation. But with the onset of coronavirus, this part of everyday life has become increasingly risky. If you find that you and your loved ones need to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are some tips to help you do so more safely.
All travel comes with some risk of getting or spreading COVID-19. Before you travel, check if COVID-19 is spreading in your local area and in any of the places you are going. Do not travel if you or your family are sick, have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Family members who are at higher risk for severe illness (older family members, those with underlying medical conditions) should consider postponing all travel, including essential travel to high-risk destinations. Also consider postponing any visits to family or friends who are more likely to get very ill from COVID-19.
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Travelling with your family during COVID-19
Tips and advice for protecting your family when you’re away from home.
By UNICEF
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10 September 2020
Travelling is a part of life for families across the globe – be it for necessity or recreation. But with the onset of coronavirus, this part of everyday life has become increasingly risky. If you find that you and your loved ones need to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are some tips to help you do so more safely.
Is it okay to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic?
All travel comes with some risk of getting or spreading COVID-19. Before you travel, check if COVID-19 is spreading in your local area and in any of the places you are going. Do not travel if you or your family are sick, have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Family members who are at higher risk for severe illness (older family members, those with underlying medical conditions) should consider postponing all travel, including essential travel to high-risk destinations. Also consider postponing any visits to family or friends who are more likely to get very ill from COVID-19.
How should we prepare to travel together as a family?
If you do choose to travel, check for any travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders, quarantining and testing requirements in your local area and all places you’re planning to visit (check websites of Ministries of Health, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and local health authorities). Keep in mind, these policies may change with little advance notice and your travel plans may be disrupted. If you or your family get sick or are exposed to a person with COVID-19 during your trip, you may be isolated or quarantined and your return may be delayed. Some healthcare systems are overwhelmed and there may be limited access to adequate medical care in affected areas if you or your family become ill or are injured during the trip.
Check ahead what options are available at your destination for transport, food and accommodation. Remember that some businesses and services may be fully or partially disrupted in affected areas, including public transport, shops and restaurants, as well as popular tourist attractions – so check for the latest information on changes to services and procedures.
Additional considerations include:
Before travelling, make sure you and your family are up to date with your routine vaccinations, including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine.
Make sure any family members taking medications bring enough to last for the entire trip.
Choose the safest mode of transportation. Try to avoid air travel and cruises, where physical distancing may be difficult for prolonged periods. If using public transport, follow key precautions – physical distancing, limit touching frequently touched surfaces and wash or sanitize your hands frequently. Keep a row of seats between yourself and other travellers if possible. If travelling in a private vehicle, try to keep stops to a minimum by bringing sufficient food and drinks, and filling your vehicle with petrol in advance.
Plan to avoid travelling at peak times and take routes that are less congested wherever possible.
During your trip, plan to avoid visiting crowded spaces, poorly ventilated enclosed spaces, as well as any social or mass gatherings such as concerts, events and parties.
Plan to bring your own food and drinks if you can.
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Doctors might has coronavirus (COVID-19)
was tested for COVID-19 and is waiting for the results
has flu symptoms (like a fever, cough, and sore throat)
Anyone who is sick — even if they don't know for sure they have COVID-19 — should stay home unless they need medical care. This helps prevent the illness from spreading to other people.
What Should We Do at Home?
To protect others at home, someone who is sick should:
As much as possible, keep away from other people and pets in the home.
Wear a mask if they must be around other people. Masks shouldn't be worn by kids younger than 2 years old or anyone who has trouble breathing. For more about masks, check the CDC's guide.Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, throw the tissue away, and then wash their hands right away. Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
If possible, stay in a bedroom and use a bathroom separate from other people in the home.
Use separate dishes, glasses, cups, and eating utensils and not share these with other household members. After use, run them through the dishwasher or wash with very hot soapy water.
Use separate bedding and towels and not share these with other household members.
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If the person who is sick can't wear a mask, caregivers should wear one while they're in the same room.Make sure shared spaces in the home have good air flow. You can open a window or turn on an air filter or air conditioner.
Do not allow visitors into your home. This includes children and adults.
All household members should wash their hands well and often. Wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Wash the sick person's clothing, bedding, and towels with detergent on the hottest temperature possible. Wear gloves when handling their laundry, if possible. Wash your hands well after handling the laundry (even if you wore gloves).
Every day, use a household cleaner or wipe to clean things that get touched a lot. These include doorknobs, light switches, toys, remote controls, sink handles, counters, and phones. Keep a sick child's toys separate from other toys, if possible.
To protect others in your community:
The person who is sick should stay home unless they need medical care. This is called isolation.
Other household members also should stay home. This is called quarantine.
Follow instructions from your doctor, local health care department, or the CDC about who should stay home and for how long.
When Should I Call the Doctor?
If the person you're caring for seems to be getting sicker, call your doctor right away. Tell the doctor about their symptoms and whether they've been tested for COVID-19.
If they need to go to the doctor:
The person should wear a mask.
Keep tissues handy in case they need to cough or sneeze.
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if the person has trouble breathing, is confused, or is very drowsy.
What Else Should I Know?
If you're caring for someone who has COVID-19 or who has symptoms, keep taking these precautions until your doctor or local health department say it's safe to stop doing so. Also tell other people who may have been in close contact with the person who is infected. They can speak with their doctor or local health department about getting tested or quarantining.
Check the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) websites for up-to-date, reliable information about COVID-19.