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Many tourist destinations and countries have opened their borders for tourism after closing them due to the Corona pandemic. And with the frequent travel and movement, the virus has begun to spread among people who do not follow a healthy lifestyle and care about the small details to stay healthy and free from the Coronavirus.
And since many of us will travel for tourism this summer and therefore we will be staying in different hotels, make sure that you apply these ten criteria in order to avoid infection with the Coronavirus.
Choose your destination wisely When searching for the appropriate country, make sure to know the infection rates in this country so as not to increase your chances of getting the virus.
Check the hotel's plan to protect its staff and guests It is very important to know if the hotel has a plan to protect its employees and guests from the Covid-19 virus, as well as what the hotel plan is in the event that a guest or employee is tested positive for COVID19. You can find out the plan through the hotel's website or by asking the hotel.
Check the hotel plan for people who get sick during their stay One of the worst things that can happen to you on your vacation is to get sick. But knowing that you are in a hotel that has a resident doctor, a nearby hospital, or a doctor who can be contacted when needed, will save you a lot of effort and pain. Check also your travel insurance as it may provide you with a doctor wherever you are, so make sure to check that.
Put a mask on and keep a distance of two meters from everyone Even if you are in a country or hotel that allows you to take off the mask, do not do so and stay wearing the mask all the time when you are in public places. Also, make sure that you stay two meters away from anyone so that he does not infect you with an infection or a virus.
Request a room that hasn't been used for days These days hotel cleaners disinfect rooms after guests leave. And if you leave the room unused for several days, it will ensure that it is free of any remnants of the Covid-19 virus. The hotel may not be able to accommodate such a request but there is no harm in trying.
Sanitize your room when you arrive Although hotel cleaners clean and sanitize rooms, they may forget to clean or sanitize certain areas of the room. Make sure to bring sterilization items with you and start sanitizing the room before using it. Ensure that the TV remote control, doorknobs, electrical sockets, sinks, toilet, and bed are disinfected.
Open the room window to freshen the air Since some studies indicate that the COVID-19 virus is airborne, it is a good idea to open the window when you arrive and leave it open for some time so that the air in your room can be renewed. This is of course if your hotel room window is openable.
Refuse daily housekeeping Why? Aren't we supposed to keep the room clean and sterile? The answer is yes, but the fewer people entering your room, the lower the risk of infection. And since only you will enter the room, you will not need to completely sterilize the room again, as you did when you arrived.
Order room service food instead of eating at the restaurant Being in a restaurant and going to it exposes you to mixing with other people and thus increases your chances of catching the virus. And when ordering food to the room, make the staff put the food in front of the room door and go, and after the hotel staff gets away, open the door and take the food.
Avoid common facilities in the hotel Avoid common hotel facilities such as the gym, swimming pool, and health club. Although the hotel has made these facilities available to guests while adhering to all health measurement, they are unnecessary facilities and it is better to avoid them to reduce mixing with other.
I wish you a healthy and enjoyable stay, and if you have any other tips, please share with us