Traveling by plane – high risk
You are certainly more exposed to the virus in airports and planes than in other places, given the larger numbers of people in a confined space. Although the number of people has decreased in recent months, airports are still transited by many people which makes it difficult to comply with all the rules. Not to mention that inside the plane, social distancing is practically impossible, and the air is recirculated, which increases the risks of catching the virus. “The issue is really who’s next to you, and then the surfaces you touch a lot,” Charles Gerba, a professor of virology at the University of Arizona who has also studied germs on planes, said.
How to lower the risk:
The risk can be lowered, however, by wearing a face mask throughout your journey. More than that, try to find a flight that’s less crowded, even if it means traveling by night and research the safety policies implemented by the respective airline company.
Going out to a bar – high risk
In several states, bars are still closed, and for good reason. On one hand, alcohol consumption usually leads to a more disinhibited behavior; this means it is less likely for people drinking alcohol to comply with the pandemic safety rules.”Bars are noisy, so you’re yelling your drink order at the bartender and other people are right by you — it’s really a perfect environment for that shared air space which we get so worried about,” warned Kesh.
How to lower the risk:
There’s really not much you can do to protect yourself inside a bar, therefore, it’s better if you avoided such establishments altogether, at least for a while, after they reopen. See also 7 Risky Activities You Shouldn’t Be Doing With Friends Right Now.
