{"id":2752,"date":"2022-07-08T17:25:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T09:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2022-07-08T17:25:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T09:25:39","slug":"what-if-you-get-covid-19-while-travelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/what-if-you-get-covid-19-while-travelling\/","title":{"rendered":"What if you get COVID-19 while travelling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the world opening up for travel post-pandemic, countries across the globe are recording a surge in COVID-19 case numbers. However, that is not stopping people from travelling, and revenge<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/revenge-travel-surges-in-the-post-pandemic-world.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> travel has shaken up major airports<\/a> over the past few months.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from gathering multiple travel documents, such as vaccine certificates and negative tests, there is one more thing that travellers should worry about being out and about &#8211; catching COVID-19 on a vacation. In this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article, we will explore the possibility of catching COVID-19 during your travels and what happens if you test positive for COVID-19 while travelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What to do before planning your trip?<\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, check if the countries you want to visit are safe to travel to. The CDC has an active list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/map-and-travel-notices.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COVID-19 travel recommendations by destination<\/a>. And if you are travelling within the EU, check the European Commission\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/reopen.europa.eu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Re-open EU web platform<\/a>. The website contains real-time information on border restrictions and available means of transport and tourism services in the Member States.<\/p>\n<p>Be it COVID-19 or any other unforeseen medical emergency; it is a good idea to secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/plans\/travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel insurance<\/a> for you and your loved ones. Moreover, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic\/#:~:text=Your%20EHIC%20or%20GHIC%20is,as%20well%20as%20your%20card.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS website<\/a> mentions that the EHIC or GHIC is not a substitute for travel insurance, it may not cover all health costs and never covers repatriation costs. So, ensure you have travel insurance and your EHIC\/GHIC card while travelling across the EU.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the risk of catching COVID-19 when travelling?<\/h2>\n<p>With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing worldwide, there might be a risk of infection while travelling. So, remember to follow standard safety measures at all times. Here is a list of measures you should follow while you are travelling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not travel if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Maintain social distance<\/li>\n<li>Maintain respiratory etiquette (coughing and sneezing into a tissue or elbow)<\/li>\n<li>Wash and sanitise your hands with soap and an alcohol-based sanitiser, respectively<\/li>\n<li>Wear a face mask while outdoors<\/li>\n<li>If you develop symptoms while travelling, you should self-isolate and seek medical advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What if you get COVID-19 while you are travelling?<\/h2>\n<p>Since there is a chance of contracting COVID-19 while travelling, here are a few strategies to deal with catching COVID-19 on vacation.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Check up on COVID-19-related rules in the country of your destination<\/h3>\n<p>Check travel restrictions for the country of your destination before you travel because some countries might need you to quarantine in a government-mandated hotel or hospital upon testing positive for COVID-19. For example, Hong Kong is currently enforcing post-arrival testing and mandatory quarantine in designated hotels, and visitors to Canada must submit travel plans to the government three days before arrival.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Invest in refundable and adjustable airline tickets<\/h3>\n<p>Before you book your flight, find out if your airline will let you change your departure or return plans penalty-free in case you test positive for COVID-19 before your trip. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/plans\/travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel insurance<\/a> can help cover COVID-related changes or cancellations.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make sure your hotel or Airbnb is flexible<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/international-travel\/index.html#do-not-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the CDC<\/a>, if you test positive while you are at your destination, you need to isolate yourself for five full days, and your travel companions may need to quarantine. So, check with your hotel or Airbnb to ensure they are okay with postponing or extending your stay.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Prepare a list of places you can go to or call for medical care during your trip<\/h3>\n<p>If you or your travel companion test positive on the trip and need medical care, you must know where to go or who to call. So, before you leave, list out hospitals and medical centres to go to when you need to see a doctor in a foreign country. Additionally, you should pack extra medication and at-home COVID-19 tests for when you start experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2>Secure travel insurance for you and your travel companions<\/h2>\n<p>Travelling during COVID-19 is challenging, but with good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/plans\/travel-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel insurance<\/a>, you can rest assured that your finances will be taken care of in any unfortunate event. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pacific Prime UK<\/a> is here to help you find travel insurance that will meet your requirements and budget.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with a Pacific Prime expert<\/a> to get a free quote!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the world opening up for travel post-pandemic, countries across the globe are recording a surge in COVID-19 case numbers. 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