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“Travel may increase the chance of becoming
infected and spreading COVID-19,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
“To help inform residents where they might be at greater risk of
being exposed to COVID-19 when they travel, IDPH has launched a map
that clearly shows states and other countries where case rates are
elevated. While staying home is the best way to protect yourself and
others from COVID-19, we know that it may not be possible to avoid
all travel. We encourage people who are traveling, whether for work
or otherwise, to check out the map before making plans.”
Locations that have an average daily case rate of 15 cases per
100,000 or greater are designated as “higher risk” on the map, which
can be found here
http://
www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/travel.
Airports, bus stations, train stations, and rest stops are all
places travelers can be exposed to the virus in the air and on
surfaces. The more people you come into contact with, for longer
periods of time, the greater your risk of infection if you are
exposed to someone with COVID-19.
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Do not travel when you are sick or with someone who is sick. When
traveling, it is especially important to wear your mask, to keep 6
feet of distance between you and others you are not traveling with,
and wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer if soap and
water are not available.
When considering travel, think about the destination. It is also
important to think about needed precautions for moving through bus,
train, or airport terminals, check-in and security lines, as well as
the actual bus, train, or plane ride. Remember to take precautions
when stopping for gas, food, and bathroom breaks when traveling by
car or RV and as you interact with others and frequently touched
surfaces.
For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at
1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.
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