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Things to Remember while Traveling Abroad amid Omicron

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Published on January 25, 2022. EST READ TIME: 4 minutes

The New Year ushered with yet another wave of the malicious Covid-19 Virus- the Omicron, a much more contagious variant that has started spreading like wildfire. This variant is creating havoc and has already affected over 40 countries of the world, including India. While the numbers are increasing exponentially, travel buffs sit anxiously contemplating ways to plan their trip abroad. If you already have your tickets booked for an international trip, here are 5 things you must do apart from getting an International Travel Insurance from HDFC ERGO which will take care of any medical emergencies during your trip.

If making this trip is absolutely important and postponement is out of discussion, then take all the necessary precautions

1. Get vaccinated-

If you haven’t done so already, it’s high time you get yourself vaccinated before you travel. In fact, the majority of the nations do not allow travellers to enter without a double dose vaccination certificate. Even if you are affected, the vaccination, in most cases, prevents the virus from taking a severe form.

2. Check travel guidelines before planning a trip-

The Omicron scare and increasing cases have led nations to revise their travel guidelines for both domestic and international travellers. Hence, before you travel to any country, check the travel norms introduced by the specific country as well as the different states of India, in case of a hopping flight. For instance, some states in India have mandated travellers to have a negative RT-PCR certificate taken a maximum of 48 hours before travel, apart from a vaccination certificate. Knowing the travel guidelines will help you be prepared with the necessary documents before you step out.

3. Maintain a hygienic lifestyle-

Covid-19 has taught us ways to maintain hygiene like never before, making it almost a habit for all to wash hands, use sanitizers and not touch objects before sanitizing them. Use of face masks is mandatory at all points in time. When travelling, it is advisable to take double-mask protection and keep a sanitizer handy always.

4. Maintain social distance-

In addition to mask, social distancing has become the mandatory mantra of Covid-19. And with Omicron spreading its sinister sting rampantly, it is even more important to avoid any sort of crowd or gathering. Maintain at least 6 feet distance when you meet someone, preferably in a well-ventilated or open space. Avoid closed air-conditioned areas.

5. Take an RT-PCR test-

As reiterated earlier, many countries necessitate an RT-PCR test before entering. Even if you do not have any symptoms, it is important to get an RT-PCR test done to rule out any asymptomatic probabilities. If you do not do it before you leave your country, you may be asked to do so at the destination country. So to avoid any chance of being quarantined in an unknown nation, it is better to get the test done in your native country just before you plan your travel.

Conclusion

While the above things are extremely important to keep in mind while traveling abroad, do not forget to get yourself and your family members (if they are also traveling with you) insured with an3 International Travel Insurance from HDFC ERGO for any kind of hospitalization or medical coverage in the foreign country. Your safety is in your own hands ultimately and the more you are cautious and meticulous in your planning, the lesser are the chances for you to contract the virus.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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