The holidays are coming up and everyone wants to know what the next Christmas will be like in the pandemic. After an atypical year, life is slowly returning to normal, with trips returning and routine re-establishing itself.
Despite the improvement in the scenario, it is very important to pay attention to care for the prevention of COVID-19. With the vaccination campaign at an advanced stage, it is possible to travel safely, provided that tourists follow all protective measures
. In this special article about Christmas during the pandemic, we are going to show how little care can make all the difference in the health care of those who are going to travel, whether to visit family or to spend their holidays at the beach. Check it out!
Follow COVID-19 prevention health rules
Tourists are feeling more comfortable traveling during the pandemic. It's no accident that searches for hotel reservations on dates like Christmas and New Year's Eve have grown significantly
in recent months. Those who are planning a Christmas trip during the pandemic must be aware of all the health rules for the prevention of COVID-19. Below, we list some of the main ones, but you should keep in mind that they can change - due to the unpredictability of the disease. Therefore, before the trip, update your consultation with Anvisa and the Ministry of Health.
- The guidance for wearing protective masks in public places, including outdoors, remains.
- For air travel, a mask is mandatory. Also check the airline-specific guidelines, as some require specific masks inside the aircraft.
- Wash your hands with running water and soap. If you don't have access to these resources, use 70% alcohol.
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth. Make sure you are wearing the protective mask correctly.
- Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, nose, and mask without first properly sanitizing your hands.
- Maintain a minimum distance of one meter between people, including in airport queues.
Also, check the rules in force in the city and state of destination of your trip, as they may vary due to local laws.
Always have 70% alcohol gel on hand
.One of the precautions when traveling during the pandemic concerns constant hand hygiene. If you want to travel during Christmas during the pandemic, remember to bring a container of 70% alcohol gel with you. Use the product frequently, including before touching your face or eating.
Airlines allow passengers to carry alcohol on board, both on domestic and international flights. On domestic flights, the restriction is 500 ml or 500 g per package, with a maximum limit of 2 liters or 2 kilos per passenger
. Maintain social distancing
Even in destinations where there is a permit to travel after vaccination, the guideline is to maintain good social distancing practices. Therefore, regardless of the local rules of the destinations, to ensure safety during a trip in the pandemic, avoid crowds.
Respect airline guidelines
Many tourists are wondering if it's safe to travel by plane in the pandemic. Since the release of domestic flights, airlines have adopted strict rules regarding the protection of the health of crew and passengers. If your Christmas trip during the pandemic will depend on air transport, rest assured.
Remember to wear the protective mask throughout your trip, avoid removing it if there is no need. Onboard food services are suspended, but passengers can request water if they need it. Traveling by plane during the pandemic is safe as long as the protection rules are respected.
Choose hotels that adopt good COVID prevention practices
Domestic tourism has been the main protagonist throughout this year, and the trend is for this movement to continue next year. Right now, flying within the national territory is a safer and more viable option for tourists. In addition, you take the opportunity to value the country's destinations
. In this context, Brazilian hotels, in general, have taken care to provide the necessary security to guests, including those traveling to celebrate Christmas 2021. Before making a reservation, request information about the precautions taken to prevent COVID-19 and give preference to those that respect sanitary measures.
In addition, if you plan to have Christmas dinner at the hotel, remember to check in advance the feasibility of booking, given the restrictions on space occupancy. Finally, if you have any symptoms of the disease, seek medical advice and, if there is isolation guidance, schedule a new date for your trip.
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