RFT 367: Corona Virus
Corona Virus is affecting expat employment. Cathay Pacific airlines is asking 27,000 employees to take up to three weeks of unpaid leave.
In the mean-time, 10,000 Americans have died from influenza this season.
With Corona Virus captivating the news, it's worth taking a look at travel health.
Whether you're traveling to Asia (where most cases of Corona Virus currently are reported) or some other part of the world, including domestic, you should take reasonable precautions to safeguard your health while traveling.
Buy some alcohol wipes. You can buy a 4-pack of 80-count Lysol wipes for $15. If you want individually-packed wipes, you can buy 16-count alcohol wipe packs for $1 each at DollarTree!
When you travel, wipe down everything you touch! On the airplane, that means the seat belt buckle, the arm rests, the tray table, the air vent, the safety information card, the magazines in the seat pocket, everything!
Don't shake hands with anyone - use a "knuckle-bump" instead.
When you get to your hotel, wipe down everything in your room: the telephone, the remote control, the toilet flush handle, all surfaces, and all items you plan to hold.
Here's a video showing just how "clean" a spotless-looking hotel room can be:
Constantly wash your hands, and avoid touching your face.
Other than that, have a nice trip!