What precautions should one take in a crowded place such as airport or in the airplane for COVID-19?

I will be travelling for more than 13 hours through South East Asia, most of the time in a crowded environment like airplane or transiting at the airport. What precautions should I take to reduce the chances of contracting any contagious disease, such as Corona Virus COVID-19?

Best Answer

It really depends on where you intend to travel to and from.

WHO has published this public advice where they recommended to:

1) Wash your hands regularly

2) Don't touch your face

3) When possible stay at least 1 m away from other people, particularly those displaying symptoms of flu or cold

4) If you have concerns seek medical attention soon

Also they advise that wearing a face mask is not necessary and it is only really required if you yourself have symptoms (to protect people around you) or you are traveling with someone who has symptoms. But if you feel the need to wear one (so as not to stand out from panicking crowd), here's WHO advice on how to use face masks correctly.

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