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WHAT COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS SHOULD PEOPLE TAKE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL?

Katia Hetter, CNN • Published 12th October 2022
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Covid-19 travel advisories?

Dr. Leana Wen: The CDC has long maintained health travel advisories on its
website. The CDC advises travelers to be wary of areas experiencing outbreaks of
yellow fever, dengue, cholera, Ebola and other infectious diseases.
During the pandemic, the agency also stratified countries based on their level
of Covid-19 infection. This was meant to assist people planning trips understand
to what extent Covid-19 was circulating in various parts of the world, and for
travelers to avoid nonessential travel in areas undergoing coronavirus surges.
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However, there was some concern about the travel advisories. Not all countries
maintained accurate or up-to-date numbers. At different points over the last two
and a half years, there were many parts of the United States with higher rates
of Covid-19 than countries in the CDC's "avoid nonessential travel" category. In
addition, after vaccines became widely available in the United States, there has
been a growing sense that the primary risk determinant should no longer be
primarily based on coronavirus levels — as long as vaccines were protecting
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This CDC decision does not mean that the agency will stop tracking Covid-19
altogether. The CDC will alert the public if there is a new concerning variant
emerging. It would also flag if countries are hit so hard by the coronavirus or
other diseases that their health care infrastructure is overwhelmed. But
infection levels alone are not going to trigger an increase in warning levels
moving forward.
CNN: How can people go about assessing their risk of international travel?
Wen: The key question is to ask if whether you are up to date on the Covid-19
vaccine, meaning that you have received the new bivalent booster. If so, you are
very well-protected from severe illness due to Covid-19.
Some individuals may have decided to hold off on the updated booster. If you
have recently had Covid-19, it would be reasonable to wait three months, as
reinfection is unlikely during this time. Also, the updated booster is not yet
available for children under 12. Kids in general are much less likely to become
severely ill compared with adults — and if they are vaccinated or have recently
contracted the coronavirus, they are very unlikely to become severely ill even
without any booster.
Your age and presence of underlying medical conditions are also factors. Those
who are immunocompromised should ask their doctor whether they are eligible for
the preventive antibody Evusheld. People 65 and older and people who have
chronic medical conditions should also inquire, in advance of a trip, whether
they would be eligible for treatments such as Paxlovid and/or monoclonal
antibodies if they were to contract Covid-19 while abroad. If so, these are
additional considerations in planning travel: Will the location you're going to
have these treatments available? If you become severely ill and need
hospitalization, is there good health care readily accessible?
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Finally, remember that the primary purpose of the coronavirus vaccines is to
protect against severe disease. They also reduce the risk of infection compared
with individuals who are unvaccinated or not boosted, but they do not prevent it
altogether. Those who wish to reduce their risk of infection should take
additional precautions, such as wearing high-quality N95 or equivalent masks in
indoor settings like airports, train stations, restaurants and other crowded
venues.
CNN: What precautions should people they take while traveling, and how can they
best prepare for their trip?
Wen: Again, getting vaccinated with the new Covid-19 booster is the first and
most important step. Make sure to get the vaccine at least 10 days prior to
travel. You should get the flu vaccine, too. The influenza vaccine can be given
at the same time as the Covid-19 vaccine.
Bring plenty of coronavirus tests with you — at least two for each family member
traveling. That way, you can test if you develop symptoms or find out that you
have a significant exposure.
Know what treatments you are eligible for. Some physicians may be willing to
prescribe Paxlovid to you just in case you contract Covid-19 on your trip.
Others may not — in which case, know which treatments you would get if you do
end up with the coronavirus. Have a plan for how to access treatments.
Do pharmacies need a doctor's prescription, or can you just walk in and get
Paxlovid? Are there reliable, high-quality hospitals in case you become severely
ill? And will your insurance or other coverage cover health care costs in
another country? Travel insurance is generally a good idea, though not all
policies cover delays or cancelations due to Covid-19, so be sure to check.
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Also, find out what are rules for each country you're going to. Many countries
have lifted vaccine and testing requirements, but they are still in place in
some.
CNN: Are there specific considerations for those who want to resume cruising?
Wen: The CDC lifted its Covid-19 risk warning for cruise travel in May. Some
cruise lines have also been relaxing previously strict vaccine and testing
protocols. This means people traveling on cruises must be prepared to encounter
Covid-19. This doesn't mean you shouldn't go, but you need to assess your
individual risk and the value of a cruise vacation. Many people will say they
accept the risk of contracting the coronavirus because of how much being onboard
matters to them. If you are vaccinated and up to date on boosters, the chance of
severe illness is probably very low, so this is a reasonable decision.
Others might decide on different modes of international travel. A cruise where
thousands of people are freely associating while maskless with one another is
very different from, say, a beach vacation in one location where all meals are
outdoors, or a self-catered trip where you'd mask in indoor settings like trains
and museums. Those who wish to continuing avoiding the coronavirus can choose a
more cautious approach while still resuming travel.
CNN: What's your advice for domestic travel, especially coming into colder
months?
Wen: The key recommendation for being up to date on vaccines still applies, as
does my advice to bring plenty of tests and to know what treatments you'd get
and from where.
We've entered a point with Covid-19 where we've recognized that this virus is
going to be with us for many years to come. That means taking advantage of the
many tools at our disposal to protect us, while also going back to the
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