Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: How to Travel Safely During Covid-19
3 answers to common questions about getting around during the pandemic
These questions are adapted from Medium’s Coronavirus Blog.
What does safe travel look like during a pandemic? Here are some expert opinions on planes, cars, bike-shares, and more.
If I need to travel, is it better to take a plane or car?
The pandemic has thrown a wrench into the summer plans of people around the world. Right now, many places have stay-at-home orders in place that largely restrict travel. However, as states begin lifting these restrictions, or as people need to move, there are questions about the safest way to do so. Is it better to take a road trip but risk stops along the way? Or is it better to take an airplane and spend hours in tight quarters with strangers?
“Any form of travel at this current time in the Covid-19 pandemic involves risk,” says Jill Weatherhead, MD, an assistant professor of tropical medicine and infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine. “Knowing the most up-to-date information regarding the virus and travel restrictions is critical.”
