The coronavirus pandemic has raised concerns and restrictions for air travelers.  Here are some health tips you can use to reduce your susceptibility to cold and flu viruses

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands (wearing a mask can help remind you not to touch your face and leaves only your eyes directly exposed)
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay home when you are sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

If you have upcoming travel plans, check out this recent article detailing the best ways to disinfect your space on an airplane:

• https://www.nytimes.com/article/airplane-flying-coronavirus-spread.html?referringSource=articleShare

Additional resources:

• World Health Organization https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• New York State Department of Health https://health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
• Tompkins County Health Department http://tompkinscountyny.gov/health

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