Resumo

CORTAZAR MALDONADO, Luis Alberto et al. Risks and recommendations for safe travel during the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus: Mexico. Acta méd. Grupo Ángeles [online]. 2021, vol.19, n.3, pp.457-469.  Epub 04-Abr-2022. ISSN 1870-7203.

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a great impact on international tourism due to the risk of infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing important restrictions for travelers. The risk of infection depends on the means of transportation used at the time of travel and the proximity to an infected person, being 34.3% in buses, 2.6-50% depending on the type of ship selected, 9.2% when traveling by plane and 1% by train depending on the time and exposure. For each means of transport, different protection measures have been implemented to ensure, as far as possible, a safe trip; either by limiting the number of passengers, establishing interpersonal distancing with free intermediate seats, which represent the main high-risk areas, adequate air circulation, as well as following hygienic and personal protection measures. Similarly, each country has implemented different restrictive strategies or requirements, which may change in relation to the dynamics of the pandemic; and in which case, travelers should be aware of them prior to travel. These requirements are dynamic and can be consulted through the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Mexico is one of the few countries, to date, that has not generated restrictions or requirements beyond a health declaration. Although the emergency vaccination process is being implemented around the world, it has been demonstrated that the correct follow-up of protective measures remains the main factor for prevention and protection against the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Palavras-chave : COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; travel medicine; recommendations; restrictions and requirements for travel.

        · resumo em Espanhol     · texto em Espanhol     · Espanhol ( pdf )