How to stay safe from hantavirus, norovirus as summer travel season approaches
ABC7 Los Angeles • • health
Key Points:
- The global risk of hantavirus remains low, but travelers should still be cautious about potential exposure during trips, especially on planes and cruises.
- Infectious disease experts recommend practicing good hand hygiene, avoiding close contact with sick individuals, and staying home if you feel unwell before traveling.
- If you become sick while traveling, try to quarantine yourself by staying in your cabin or a private space to prevent spreading illness to others.
- Travelers are advised to pack hygiene essentials such as wipes, hand sanitizer, disposable masks, plastic bags for waste, and food service gloves to maintain cleanliness and reduce infection risk.
- Doctors emphasize the importance of responsible travel behavior, including canceling or postponing trips if symptoms of illness develop prior to departure.