Traveling Safely this Summer


Travel tips as pandemic restrictions begin to ease.


(Written for http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/7/8/traveling-safely-this-summer)


With nearly 50% of the U.S. population fully vaccinated, COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to ease around the country. The opportunity to travel again is exciting but staying safe is still important, to protect your health and those around you. Here are travel tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


If you are fully vaccinated:


  • During: The CDC recommends wearing a mask while traveling in public transportation areas. Follow all state and local recommendations for wearing masks and social distancing. 

  • After: When you return home, you do not need to get tested or self-quarantine if you’ve been fully vaccinated but do self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Breakthrough cases, while rare, are still possible - the top five most common symptoms among fully vaccinated people are headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and loss of smell.


If you are unvaccinated:


  • Before: The CDC recommends that you get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.

  • During: Wear a mask everywhere you go and maintain physical distance from those who aren’t traveling with you. Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer.

  • After: Get tested again with a viral test 3-5 days after you get back, as well as stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after your trip. If you don’t get tested when you return home, the CDC recommends you self-quarantine for 10 days after traveling.


Be sure to stay up to date on any restrictions along your route and at your destination to avoid surprises or the need to change plans last minute. Safe travels!

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