Traveling has almost been put on hold since the time the COVID-19 has dawned upon us. And while we thought it was just a matter of a few days, it’s almost a year and the pandemic is far from over. While none of us is planning vacations, a lot of us have to do emergency travels. We curated a list of all the essentials that you must carry whenever you are traveling during the pandemic.
1. Masks
Masks have been made mandatory since coronavirus has started a year ago, so be sure you don’t miss out on the face mask. But when you are traveling, always carry a few extra masks along with you. You may lose one, and you definitely need to replace your face cover every once in a while. Cloth masks can be your best bet as they can be reused.
2. Gloves
Carry a few pairs of gloves too for extra protection. You can keep a few disposable gloves along with you which you can replace every once in a while during the day. Plus, they will keep you from reaching your hands to your face which you may subconsciously touch without the gloves. You never know at what surface the germs are sitting, waiting to make you ill.
3. Disinfectant Wipes
The disinfectant wipes are a must-have to wipe down the surroundings when you’re traveling. When you are sitting on a bench or a seat stationed at the airport, you can wipe them clean first. The disinfectant wipes also come in handy to clean the meal table, armrests, and every other surface around you that could possibly have infectious droplets that you may touch.
4. Pocket-Sized Sanitizer Bottle
Sanitizers may be stationed at most places at the airport or the hotel, but carrying one along with you is also extremely important. It helps to avoid using sanitizers stationed at public places and ensures that you clean your hands every time you touch a common surface.
5. Your Essential Gadgets
Ensure that your essential gadgets like your smartphone and your laptop are in top shape for crucial communication. It is vital to stay in touch with your near ones while traveling during these challenging times. You may also need to download the Aarogya Setu app for check-outs at airports. Don’t forget to carry your portable charger to maintain the battery of your gadgets to do e-bookings and online transactions. You would want to avoid handling cash and go digital at all times to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.