Updated CDC Travel Advice for Fully Vaccinated People
Staying Safe Travel Vaccines
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
💥Friday news flash: CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel safely within the US, but encourages continued precautions including masking, distancing, and hand hygiene. ✈️Adding to the list of benefits the fully vaccinated can enjoy (like small unmasked indoor gatherings with other vaccinated folks), the CDC released new guidance on Friday acknowledging lower risk of …
March 30, 2021
The CDC says there may be malaria where we want to go?! What do I need to know about malaria?
Staying Safe Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I’m dreaming of future travel… and newly aware of infectious disease threats. The CDC says there may be malaria where we want to go?! What do I need to know about malaria? A: Yup. COVID-19 has brought new attention to all the infectious diseases that threaten human health all the time, and malaria ranks …
December 11, 2020
How many days do I need to quarantine if I plan to see family and friends for Christmas?
Socializing Travel
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: A 14-day quarantine prior to visiting family and friends continues to offer the greatest risk reduction. TODAY IS THE DAY TO START YOUR QUARANTINE! The CDC recently revised guidelines offering alternatives to a 14-day quarantine for people exposed to someone with Covid-19 who remain asymptomatic. (Look for an in-depth post on this change next …
December 1, 2020
If I traveled over the holiday weekend, should I be taking any steps to protect others around me?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. If you traveled and/or spent time in close contact with others outside your household over the holiday weekend, it is safest to assume you were exposed and minimize contact with others for at least the next 7 days with a negative test and ideally for 2 weeks. While no specific guidelines for what …
November 14, 2020
I live in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It’s looking like our Thanksgiving dinner is going to be just 15 people. What are the chances that someone at the dinner has COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Staying Safe Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: As of today, 58%. Maybe rethink your plans? We know many folks in the wonderful Dear Pandemic community are “running the numbers” on their holiday dinners to assess risk and adjust accordingly. To assist your calculations, a team at Georgia Tech led by Dr. Joshua Weitz has developed the COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning …
November 6, 2020
I was paying attention to the US election news this week and didn’t really follow the pandemic news. Now I check the numbers and — whoa! What happened??!?
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Does this mean more lockdowns? To be honest, I’m kinda done. A: Cases are surging, we have rough weeks ahead, and everyone’s collective will to combat the pandemic has eroded. Stay focused on the things you can do in the short term, and stay realistic about this new surge. First, the numbers: If you …
November 6, 2020
¿Va a ser posible ver a mi familia en Thanksgiving o Día de Acción de Gracias?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
November 4, 2020
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
💥Friday news flash: CDC says fully vaccinated people can travel safely within the US, but encourages continued precautions including masking, distancing, and hand hygiene. ✈️Adding to the list of benefits the fully vaccinated can enjoy (like small unmasked indoor gatherings with other vaccinated folks), the CDC released new guidance on Friday acknowledging lower risk of …
The CDC says there may be malaria where we want to go?! What do I need to know about malaria?
Staying Safe Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I’m dreaming of future travel… and newly aware of infectious disease threats. The CDC says there may be malaria where we want to go?! What do I need to know about malaria? A: Yup. COVID-19 has brought new attention to all the infectious diseases that threaten human health all the time, and malaria ranks …
December 11, 2020
How many days do I need to quarantine if I plan to see family and friends for Christmas?
Socializing Travel
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: A 14-day quarantine prior to visiting family and friends continues to offer the greatest risk reduction. TODAY IS THE DAY TO START YOUR QUARANTINE! The CDC recently revised guidelines offering alternatives to a 14-day quarantine for people exposed to someone with Covid-19 who remain asymptomatic. (Look for an in-depth post on this change next …
December 1, 2020
If I traveled over the holiday weekend, should I be taking any steps to protect others around me?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. If you traveled and/or spent time in close contact with others outside your household over the holiday weekend, it is safest to assume you were exposed and minimize contact with others for at least the next 7 days with a negative test and ideally for 2 weeks. While no specific guidelines for what …
November 14, 2020
I live in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It’s looking like our Thanksgiving dinner is going to be just 15 people. What are the chances that someone at the dinner has COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Staying Safe Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: As of today, 58%. Maybe rethink your plans? We know many folks in the wonderful Dear Pandemic community are “running the numbers” on their holiday dinners to assess risk and adjust accordingly. To assist your calculations, a team at Georgia Tech led by Dr. Joshua Weitz has developed the COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning …
November 6, 2020
I was paying attention to the US election news this week and didn’t really follow the pandemic news. Now I check the numbers and — whoa! What happened??!?
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Does this mean more lockdowns? To be honest, I’m kinda done. A: Cases are surging, we have rough weeks ahead, and everyone’s collective will to combat the pandemic has eroded. Stay focused on the things you can do in the short term, and stay realistic about this new surge. First, the numbers: If you …
November 6, 2020
¿Va a ser posible ver a mi familia en Thanksgiving o Día de Acción de Gracias?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
November 4, 2020
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
Q: I’m dreaming of future travel… and newly aware of infectious disease threats. The CDC says there may be malaria where we want to go?! What do I need to know about malaria? A: Yup. COVID-19 has brought new attention to all the infectious diseases that threaten human health all the time, and malaria ranks …
How many days do I need to quarantine if I plan to see family and friends for Christmas?
Socializing Travel
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: A 14-day quarantine prior to visiting family and friends continues to offer the greatest risk reduction. TODAY IS THE DAY TO START YOUR QUARANTINE! The CDC recently revised guidelines offering alternatives to a 14-day quarantine for people exposed to someone with Covid-19 who remain asymptomatic. (Look for an in-depth post on this change next …
December 1, 2020
If I traveled over the holiday weekend, should I be taking any steps to protect others around me?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. If you traveled and/or spent time in close contact with others outside your household over the holiday weekend, it is safest to assume you were exposed and minimize contact with others for at least the next 7 days with a negative test and ideally for 2 weeks. While no specific guidelines for what …
November 14, 2020
I live in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It’s looking like our Thanksgiving dinner is going to be just 15 people. What are the chances that someone at the dinner has COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Staying Safe Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: As of today, 58%. Maybe rethink your plans? We know many folks in the wonderful Dear Pandemic community are “running the numbers” on their holiday dinners to assess risk and adjust accordingly. To assist your calculations, a team at Georgia Tech led by Dr. Joshua Weitz has developed the COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning …
November 6, 2020
I was paying attention to the US election news this week and didn’t really follow the pandemic news. Now I check the numbers and — whoa! What happened??!?
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Does this mean more lockdowns? To be honest, I’m kinda done. A: Cases are surging, we have rough weeks ahead, and everyone’s collective will to combat the pandemic has eroded. Stay focused on the things you can do in the short term, and stay realistic about this new surge. First, the numbers: If you …
November 6, 2020
¿Va a ser posible ver a mi familia en Thanksgiving o Día de Acción de Gracias?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
November 4, 2020
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
A: A 14-day quarantine prior to visiting family and friends continues to offer the greatest risk reduction. TODAY IS THE DAY TO START YOUR QUARANTINE! The CDC recently revised guidelines offering alternatives to a 14-day quarantine for people exposed to someone with Covid-19 who remain asymptomatic. (Look for an in-depth post on this change next …
If I traveled over the holiday weekend, should I be taking any steps to protect others around me?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: Yes. If you traveled and/or spent time in close contact with others outside your household over the holiday weekend, it is safest to assume you were exposed and minimize contact with others for at least the next 7 days with a negative test and ideally for 2 weeks. While no specific guidelines for what …
November 14, 2020
I live in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It’s looking like our Thanksgiving dinner is going to be just 15 people. What are the chances that someone at the dinner has COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Staying Safe Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: As of today, 58%. Maybe rethink your plans? We know many folks in the wonderful Dear Pandemic community are “running the numbers” on their holiday dinners to assess risk and adjust accordingly. To assist your calculations, a team at Georgia Tech led by Dr. Joshua Weitz has developed the COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning …
November 6, 2020
I was paying attention to the US election news this week and didn’t really follow the pandemic news. Now I check the numbers and — whoa! What happened??!?
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Does this mean more lockdowns? To be honest, I’m kinda done. A: Cases are surging, we have rough weeks ahead, and everyone’s collective will to combat the pandemic has eroded. Stay focused on the things you can do in the short term, and stay realistic about this new surge. First, the numbers: If you …
November 6, 2020
¿Va a ser posible ver a mi familia en Thanksgiving o Día de Acción de Gracias?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
November 4, 2020
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
A: Yes. If you traveled and/or spent time in close contact with others outside your household over the holiday weekend, it is safest to assume you were exposed and minimize contact with others for at least the next 7 days with a negative test and ideally for 2 weeks. While no specific guidelines for what …
I live in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It’s looking like our Thanksgiving dinner is going to be just 15 people. What are the chances that someone at the dinner has COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Families/Kids Staying Safe Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: As of today, 58%. Maybe rethink your plans? We know many folks in the wonderful Dear Pandemic community are “running the numbers” on their holiday dinners to assess risk and adjust accordingly. To assist your calculations, a team at Georgia Tech led by Dr. Joshua Weitz has developed the COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning …
November 6, 2020
I was paying attention to the US election news this week and didn’t really follow the pandemic news. Now I check the numbers and — whoa! What happened??!?
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Does this mean more lockdowns? To be honest, I’m kinda done. A: Cases are surging, we have rough weeks ahead, and everyone’s collective will to combat the pandemic has eroded. Stay focused on the things you can do in the short term, and stay realistic about this new surge. First, the numbers: If you …
November 6, 2020
¿Va a ser posible ver a mi familia en Thanksgiving o Día de Acción de Gracias?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
November 4, 2020
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
A: As of today, 58%. Maybe rethink your plans? We know many folks in the wonderful Dear Pandemic community are “running the numbers” on their holiday dinners to assess risk and adjust accordingly. To assist your calculations, a team at Georgia Tech led by Dr. Joshua Weitz has developed the COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning …
I was paying attention to the US election news this week and didn’t really follow the pandemic news. Now I check the numbers and — whoa! What happened??!?
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Does this mean more lockdowns? To be honest, I’m kinda done. A: Cases are surging, we have rough weeks ahead, and everyone’s collective will to combat the pandemic has eroded. Stay focused on the things you can do in the short term, and stay realistic about this new surge. First, the numbers: If you …
November 6, 2020
¿Va a ser posible ver a mi familia en Thanksgiving o Día de Acción de Gracias?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
November 4, 2020
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
Q: Does this mean more lockdowns? To be honest, I’m kinda done. A: Cases are surging, we have rough weeks ahead, and everyone’s collective will to combat the pandemic has eroded. Stay focused on the things you can do in the short term, and stay realistic about this new surge. First, the numbers: If you …
¿Va a ser posible ver a mi familia en Thanksgiving o Día de Acción de Gracias?
Families/Kids Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
November 4, 2020
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
R: Si bien no podemos predecir el futuro … se necesitaría un milagro científico para que todo sea perfecto para el Día de Acción de Gracias aquí en los Estados Unidos y hacer que el “Día de Acción de Gracias como de costumbre” sea una realidad. A este punto, podría planear un Día de Acción …
¿Podría proveer alguna actualización sobre la seguridad de viajar en avión en este momento, antes de los días festivos?
Posts en Español Staying Safe Travel
Daisey Velazquez, Spanish Translation
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
October 21, 2020
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
R: ¡Si! Algunos estudios nuevos sugieren que el riesgo de transmisión de COVID-19 en aviones es bajo *cuando se usa la mascarilla constantemente*. Mientras esto es una buena noticia, otros aspectos de viajar todavía presentan la oportunidad de exponerse a SARS-CoV-2 en ruta a su destino, así que siguiendo las precauciones #eSMART durante las celebraciones …
How do I break it to my mother-in-law that we’re not coming to Christmas dinner? 😬😬😬
Families/Kids Mental Health Socializing Travel
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
October 16, 2020
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
A: Here’s the bottom line: you are not in control of other people’s thoughts, feelings, or actions. You can only control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. And you do not have to sacrifice your comfort to make someone else happy. Be firm, be brief, focus on your own decisions rather than hers, and don’t …
Could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays?
Staying Safe Travel
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …
Q: Madeleine from Plano, TX asks, could you provide any updates on safety of air travel at this time in advance of holidays? A: Yes! Since we last posted on this topic in August, a few new studies have suggested that risk of transmission of COVID-19 ON AIRPLANES themselves is fairly low *when masks are …