Everything travellers arriving from high risk countries must do to curtail spread of coronavirus
Here are the measures that travelers arriving from high-risk countries must take to help curtail the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19):
Before Travel
- Check travel restrictions: Check the travel restrictions and requirements for your destination country before traveling.
- Get vaccinated: Get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you are eligible and have not been vaccinated yet.
- Check your health: Check your health before traveling and ensure you are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
During Travel
- Wear a mask: Wear a mask when traveling, especially in crowded areas or public transportation.
- Maintain social distancing: Maintain a safe distance from others, at least 1 meter (3 feet) apart.
- Wash your hands: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use hand sanitizer: Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with others, such as shaking hands, hugging, or kissing.
Upon Arrival
- Fill out a health declaration form: Fill out a health declaration form provided by the airline or immigration authorities.
- Undergo temperature screening: Undergo temperature screening at the airport or port of entry.
- Quarantine or self-isolate: Quarantine or self-isolate for 14 days if you are arriving from a high-risk country or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.
- Monitor your health: Monitor your health for 14 days after arrival and seek medical attention if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19.
- Cooperate with contact tracing: Cooperate with contact tracing efforts by providing information about your travel history and contacts.
Additional Measures
- Avoid non-essential travel: Avoid non-essential travel to high-risk countries or areas with high transmission rates.
- Stay informed: Stay informed about the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions, requirements, and guidelines.
- Follow local health guidelines: Follow local health guidelines and advice from healthcare professionals.
- Report symptoms: Report any symptoms of COVID-19 to your healthcare provider or local health authorities immediately.
Remember, these measures are subject to change, and it's essential to check with your destination country's authorities for the latest requirements and guidelines.