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. 2020 Aug 20;27(5):taaa108.
doi: 10.1093/jtm/taaa108.

Re-starting travel in the era of COVID-19: preparing anew

Mary E Wilson  1   2 , Lin H Chen  3   4   5
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Re-starting travel in the era of COVID-19: preparing anew

Mary E Wilson et al. J Travel Med. .

Abstract

Travel, a major contributor to global economy, needs to adapt to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Restarting business and travel share convergent considerations. Travel health preparation will require detailed assessment to specifically address COVID-19: the individual’s personal risk stratification, elements of travel and policies imposed on each traveller and itinerary. Precise details of the trip will help to formulate beneficial recommendations.

Keywords: Antibody; business; occupational travel; pre-travel consult; risk assessment; testing; travel restrictions.

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