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What to do when a contagious disease breaks out in an area you\u2019d like to visit?This is a question all the travelers wonder, now with the current coronavirus outbreak in China highlights. Many travelers are concerned: 50 percent of travelers said the virus becoming more widespread would impact their travel plans. So how will we make the decision to cancel or adjust our trip plans on a viral outbreak abroad?<\/p>\n

Canceling your China travel is the first obvious answer. But a solid no-go area like central China doesn\u2019t necessarily prevent you from traveling anywhere in the broader region: South Korea, Japan, and Thailand<\/a> have also reported cases of the virus (here\u2019s an up-to-date\u00a0<\/a>map\u00a0<\/a>of\u00a0<\/a>all\u00a0<\/a>the\u00a0<\/a>affected\u00a0<\/a>cities<\/a><\/span>). The Chinese coronavirus arose in the city of Wuhan, in Hubei province. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends against\u00a0all\u00a0non-essential\u00a0travel\u00a0to\u00a0China.<\/span><\/p>\n

China\u2019s travel advisory was updated to a Level 3, meaning travelers should\u00a0reconsider\u00a0<\/a>travel<\/span>. Wuhan\u2019s is at a Level 4, meaning it is locked down.<\/p>\n

So, it\u2019s safe to say you should avoid visiting China for now. But if you\u2019re heading to another destination in Asia that has reported or may still report coronavirus cases, there are important things to take into consideration:<\/p>\n

Avoid crowds<\/h2>\n

Remember that keeping away from dense crowds is probably a good idea especially if you do plan on visiting broader Asia or other nearby cities.\u00a0 Metros, crowded markets\u2014you are familiar with these places when traveling. In general, viral germs spread more quickly in densely populated areas.<\/p>\n

A mask can be effective if worn properly<\/h2>\n

The two main prevention suggestions are washing hands frequently and wearing face masks. Although the mask is frequently suggested as an important means of protection, its reliability is uncertain. Frequent hand washing of course helps reduce the risk of viral or bacterial infection, but only some experts say face masks can cut your risk significantly. Masks rated\u00a0as\u00a0<\/a>N95\u00a0<\/a>filter\u00a0<\/a>out\u00a0<\/a>95\u00a0<\/a>percent\u00a0<\/a>of\u00a0<\/a>PM2.5\u00a0<\/a>particles<\/a><\/span>\u00a0are considered the bare minimum for pollution protection.<\/p>\n

Don’t travel without a travel insurance<\/h2>\n

Travel insurance is, of course, a key consideration. Most policies will likely cover cancellation penalties if you booked your trip months ago. Most medical coverage would cover local treatment costs and trip interruption coverage would cover an early return home if you\u2019re already in an affected area. Reach out to your provider about the fine print to find out. But almost all policies limit coverage to unforeseen circumstances: any virus-related problems would almost certainly be considered as foreseen and therefore excluded,so if you book a trip after an outbreak has occurred.<\/p>\n

It’s up to you to make the best decision. If your trip is not absolutely necessary, don’t take risks and postpone the trip. In case you have no choice and must go, take the necessary means of protection: avoid crowds, wear a mask and wash your hands regularly. Don’t forget to check on your destination’s situations and read the news regularly to know what areas to avoid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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