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Travelling for the holidays? Here are essential COVID-19 tips from DHA that everyone should know

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Published: December 12, 2021 18:12 Zainab Husain, Staff Writer

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Planning to travel abroad for the holidays? Before setting your itinerary and booking your plane ticket, it is important to be aware of COVID-19 travel precautions that you would need to take. — Are you a tourist travelling to the UAE or have a visitor and want to know the travel guidelines, read here: gulfnews.com/1.1630420635460 Image Credit: Pexels

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Follow these essential travel tips laid out by Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to make sure you have a safe, healthy and hassle-free trip. — On December 12, DHA posted on their official social media channels a COVID-19 travel advisory for Dubai residents and citizens. Image Credit: Anna Shvets/Pexels

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Last week, the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) had also issued an announcement urging travellers to learn about the COVID-19 requirements and procedures of the country they are visiting. — With the discovery of the Omicron variant, countries all over the world are updating their travel rules. Image Credit: AP

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What are DHA’s COVID-19 travel guidelines? These guidelines provided by DHA should be followed before, during, and after your trip — DHA explains the steps travellers should take before, during and after their trip. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives

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Before travelling • You should have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. • Choose a low-risk destination. — Always check the latest situation of COVID-19 in the country you are planning to travel to. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Archives

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Book an appointment at DHA’s Travellers Clinic to know all about the risks you may face in your chosen destination. The clinic is located at DHA Health Centres. — The clinic will inform travellers about infectious diseases, health system, security level, climate issues, the COVID-19 rates and sanitary conditions of the visiting country. Image Credit: Pexels

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Stay updated with all the regulations and procedures of the country of destination. — Every country around the world has their own PCR test requirements, quarantine rules and vaccine status. Image Credit: Tanathip Rattanatum/Pexels

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Choose a hotel that applies all the necessary COVID-19 precautionary measures. — The hotel should routinely sanitise your hotel room and follow COVID-19 preventive measures. Image Credit: Pixabay

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Get a seasonal influenza vaccine two weeks before travelling. Have a protective kit, which has a hand sanitiser and mask. — Where can I get the seasonal influenza vaccine? Read here: gulfnews.com/1.1632233707449 Image Credit: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels

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During your stay: Wear your mask all the time and wear it correctly. Follow social distancing and COVID-19 safety measures in public areas. — Follow social distancing rules of your travel destination and your mask should cover your mouth and nose. Image Credit: Monstera/Pexels

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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth without washing your hands.Upon arrival at your quarantine facility or hotel, adhere to all the COVID-19 preventive measures. — Washing your hands for twenty seconds is an essential tool against COVID-19. Image Credit: Pexels

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Avoid crowded places. Isolate yourself and get medical support if you have fever or respiratory symptoms. — If you are suffering from medical issues, contact the health authority of the country you are in. Image Credit: Polina Tankilevitch/Pexels

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After returning: Be informed about the regulations and procedures of the country that you are travelling from, as well as on-arrival requirements, regarding PCR test rules and quarantine procedures. — How do I book a PCR test in the UAE? Find out: gulfnews.com/1.1632204208502 Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Be cautious of interacting with unvaccinated individuals or high-risk people (the elderly or those with comorbidities). — If you have recently retuned from travelling, be careful interacting with high risk groups and unvaccinated individuals. Image Credit: Matthias Zomer/Pexels

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If you develop any symptoms or come into contact with a positive case, isolate yourself. Inform your workplace, the health authorities and the people you physically interacted with. — What do I do if I test positive for COVID, find out here: gulfnews.com/1.1612769184661 Image Credit: Gulf News

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Following these basic precautions can go a long way in ensuring your safety, as well as that of your community, in avoiding the spread of COVID-19. — Taking all the necessary precautions is critical. Image Credit: Pexels

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