Besides being subjected to three PCR Nasal swabs (including 1 throat) in four days (our nostrils now stand permanently ‘flared’ 😊), I thought I would dabble in some self-made poetry …
….Hey! Hold on! I’m now a COVID expert!? No but here are some practical tips for travelers to consider-
Wear the COVID N-95 or K-95 face mask on board;
(If you are really paranoid 😊, add a cloth or surgical mask over that)
Carry on board-
Wear mask continuously
Disposable surgical mask- (tie-on type- not behind-ear type)
Hand sanitizer & hand wipes
Hand moisturizer
Some paper disposable bags
Before initially sitting, use the hand wipes –
Wipe down both arm rests, seat cushion & back
Wipe down outside of overhead bin and latch
Wipe down the tray and TV if it is one of those seat-retractable ones
(If you are on a window seat) Wipe down side of the plane (where you would put your head to sleep) and window shutter
Use a fresh hand wipe to sanitize your hands and bin all the wipes into a paper bag and dispose in lavatory (see below)
Use moisturizer on hands
(Photo credit- IATA)
Going to the bathroom-
Carry hand wipes with you
Use one hand wipe to open the door, get inside and lock the door and wipe the lock and door latch
Use another hand wipe to wipe the lid of the disposable bin and and flushing mechanism/button
Wash hands with soap
After using the bathroom, use hand wipe or sanitizer for a final clean.
Moisturize hands
Continue wearing mask during entire trip
Whenever you walk around, go to the food galley, open the overhead bin, etc, on returning back to the seat, use hand sanitizer and moisturizer
Eating (my favorite experience on a plane! 😊)-
Why I’m suggesting using the tie-on type of face mask is so that you keep the top portion tied on and open the bottom two ties, allowing you to feed yourself (and drink) without removing the mask portion covering the nose
Use hand wipes to wipe down all cutlery (we use hand wipes to wipe down thermometers, so I presume it’s safe for cutlery too)
Wipe down the plastic and foil covers of the food and drink
EAT … DEVOUR … ENJOY! 😊
Enjoy the food … Enjoy the movie … Enjoy the flying experience … and most of all, Enjoy the sleep!
If you have any further suggestions, please do share.