Question 1

Should I cancel my vacation to India?

Accepted Answer

In many countries, non-essential travel is being discouraged with the pandemic being a constantly evolving and changing situation. You should check for latest updates on travel advice for both your country of departure and your destination via respected Government websites and the Travala.com travel advice newsletter. With refundable bookings on Travala.com you can be assured that if you do need to cancel your vacation that you will be refunded.

Question 2

If I decide to travel to India, are there any precautions that can be taken to minimise the risk of infection?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact with people displaying symptoms. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with hands, especially if unwashed. Make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser containing at least 60% alcohol. While the focus is on COVID-19 please ensure that you are up to date with your routine vaccinations, such as the flu vaccine and measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Question 3

Is there an increased risk of infection whilst travelling by air to India?

Accepted Answer

Due to how air is filtered and circulated on airplanes, many viruses and germs do not spread easily. Many countries now also operate immigration medical checks to identify any passengers who may pose a risk.

Question 4

Should travellers wear masks in India?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who displays symptoms of COVID-19 is encouraged to wear a mask as it restricts the spread of the virus. For the uninfected, the wearing of masks is not deemed to significantly reduce the risk of infection, but you may wish to consider the customs of your destination. For instance, all passengers travelling on trains in India must wear a face mask while they are encouraged on all other modes of transport.

Question 5

What can I expect on arriving and departing at airports?

Accepted Answer

In some countries screening for all passengers entering and leaving their country is being conducted. Before being allowed to board a flight, you may be questioned about your health and your travel history and have your temperature taken.

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