The corona virus keeps the world in suspense. The topic is also heavily discussed in the travel industry. Find out how flight passengers should behave here.
- In today's fast-paced world, people travel to every corner of the globe, making it much more difficult to locate a virus.
- This has recently been confirmed by efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus that started in Wuhan, China.
- Last week, Chinese officials stopped traveling to and from Wuhan and two neighboring cities and canceled the New Year celebrations to prevent the spread of the corona virus.
Protection against coronavirus: what precautions are necessary?
Coronaviruses can cause serious infections such as pneumonia or acute respiratory diseases . Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. In more severe cases, infection can also lead to kidney failure or death.
With regard to travel, there is currently a great deal of uncertainty as to what provision should look like . Airports around the world are already conducting controls and testing passengers and crew for the corona virus. But how can passengers protect themselves?
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How the crew should behave with regard to the corona virus
The airline American Airlines told the USA Today portal on Friday that flight attendants are allowed to wear surgical masks on flights to Hong Kong, Beijing or Shanghai. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants had previously called for better security measures for the crew .
If a passenger shows symptoms, flight attendants should offer the passenger a face mask . The person should also be placed at least two meters from the other passengers and only one crew member should take care of the person concerned, so that the risk of infection is minimized. Upon arrival, the passenger should then be taken to a hospital for further testing.
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How passengers should behave with regard to the corona virus
The corona virus can be transmitted via droplets such as coughing and sneezing, but also through direct contact. In air, the air is cleaned by HEPA filters , ie "High Efficiency Particulate Air" filters. Most of the "droplets" are caught. In addition, the air in airplanes is extremely dry, which is not good for the virus .
Generally speaking, passengers should wash their hands frequently to avoid transmitting the virus . A face mask is only recommended for people suspected of having the coronavirus. Meanwhile, there is also concern whether the 2020 Olympics can take place in Tokyo.
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