One of the most exciting parts of the holidays is traveling and seeing your loved ones. This year CDC officials are recommending those to stay home because traveling is a huge risk to take.

The CDC put out a statement recently and recommended those who travel to do a seven day quarantine after receiving a negative covid test.

Sophomore Hannah Vaughn recently traveled to visit a family member and she says that she felt very safe throughout her travels. She thought it was interesting how empty the airport was because she was expecting a full flight of people.

“I think traveling during covid isn’t that unsafe because the air particles are dropping to the floor so it’s much safer then going grocery shopping or to the supermarket,” Vaughn said.

There have been new state regulations put in place to help stop the spread of covid. For example, in California they are suggesting that all domestic travelers quarantine for two weeks after their travel.

Junior Hana Wasuge recently went on a trip to Minnesota to visit her family and she says that it was very different from what she’s used to.

“Some safety measures I took included wearing a mask the entire time, staying six feet from others and using sanitizer often to disinfect my belongings.

Thankfully the airports and airplanes were very empty so it was easy to social distance from others,” Wasuge said. “It was very different because I had to be more cautious but I think taking these safety measures are extremely important.”

In the state of Massachusetts they are requiring every resident that is returning from a trip to another state to quarantine for two weeks. Although, if you have a completed negative Covid test they are able to forget quarantine.

Another state that has strict regulations is New York. They are requiring a two week quarantine unless you have a negative covid test within the first three days of your return.

Dr.Lin Chen, who is president of the International Society of Travel medicine, has recommended travelers to take a test before and after traveling.

Sophomore Ellie Davis says although she hasn’t traveled during the pandemic she believes everyone should remain cautious during these times.

“I think if you’re going to travel it is crucial that you follow the safety guidelines put in place and you should get tested as well as quarantine after your trip,” Davis said.

I recently went on a trip a few months ago to Dubai and there were numerous safety measures put in place to ensure the safety for everyone. As soon as you walk into the airport you are greeted with multiple hand sanitizing stations.

On the Emirates airlines they give each passenger a sanitizing kit that includes hand sanitizing wipes, two masks, gloves, and tissues. Once boarding the flight they make sure everyone is socially distanced.

Although traveling health officials are recommending everyone to refrain from traveling, there is a slim chance that you will contract the virus while on the plane because of how the air system works.

The air is constantly being filtered and as long as you’re staying six feet apart then there is an unlikely chance that you will contact the virus. One of the most exciting parts of the holidays is traveling and seeing your loved ones. This year CDC officials are recommending those to stay home because traveling is a huge risk to take.

The CDC put out a statement recently and recommended those who travel to do a seven day quarantine after receiving a negative covid test.

Sophomore Hannah Vaughn recently traveled to visit a family member and she says that she felt very safe throughout her travels. She thought it was interesting how empty the airport was because she was expecting a full flight of people.

“I think traveling during covid isn’t that unsafe because the air particles are dropping to the floor so it’s much safer then going grocery shopping or to the supermarket,” Vaughn said.

There have been new state regulations put in place to help stop the spread of covid. For example, in California they are suggesting that all domestic travelers quarantine for two weeks after their travel.

Junior Hana Wasuge recently went on a trip to Minnesota to visit her family and she says that it was very different from what she’s used to.

“Some safety measures I took included wearing a mask the entire time, staying six feet from others and using sanitizer often to disinfect my belongings.

Thankfully the airports and airplanes were very empty so it was easy to social distance from others,” Wasuge said. “It was very different because I had to be more cautious but I think taking these safety measures are extremely important.”

In the state of Massachusetts they are requiring every resident that is returning from a trip to another state to quarantine for two weeks. Although, if you have a completed negative covid test they are able to forget quarantine.
Another state that has strict regulations is New York. They are requiring a two week quarantine unless you have a negative covid test within the first three days of your return.

Dr.Lin Chen, who is president of the International Society of Travel medicine, has recommended travelers to take a test before and after traveling.

Sophomore Ellie Davis says although she hasn’t traveled during the pandemic she believes everyone should remain cautious during these times.

“I think if you’re going to travel it is crucial that you follow the safety guidelines put in place and you should get tested as well as quarantine after your trip,” Davis said.

I recently went on a trip a few months ago to Dubai and there were numerous safety measures put in place to ensure the safety for everyone. As soon as you walk into the airport you are greeted with multiple hand sanitizing stations.

On the Emirates airlines they give each passenger a sanitizing kit that includes hand sanitizing wipes, two masks, gloves, and tissues. Once boarding the flight they make sure everyone is socially distanced.

Although traveling health officials are recommending everyone to refrain from traveling, there is a slim chance that you will contract the virus while on the plane because of how the air system works.

The air is constantly being filtered and as long as you’re staying six feet apart then there is an unlikely chance that you will contact the virus.