Travel
When going abroad
We advise you to take the following preventive measures:
Peruse the information available on the web pages of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization.
General guidelines:
- Wash your hands with soap and water frequently or disinfect them with cleaning tissues;
- Avoid crowded places;
- Keep away from sick people;
- Follow the instructions of local health authorities carefully;
- Consult a doctor in the country of your visit if you get a fever or show signs of respiratory infection.
We advise that the first seven days after returning from an area with confirmed cases of novel influenza virus infections you monitor your health condition carefully. In case you start experiencing nausea, fever, sore throat, cough and muscle pain, you should immediately consult your doctor and seek their advice.
If you fall ill, make sure you don't spread the disease:
- Stay at home and keep away from people as much as possible for the first seven days of your return – even longer if the symptoms persist;
- Wash your hands with soap and water frequently – wash them every time you contaminate them with secretions from coughing, sneezing or sniffing;
- Cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissues when sneezing, coughing and sniffing – always dispose of the used tissues properly;
- Do not share your cutlery, drinking glasses or any other objects which come in contact with saliva or other infectious respiratory secretions.
Upon coming back
What to pay attention to after returning home?
We advise that the first seven days after returning from an area with confirmed cases of novel influenza virus you monitor your health condition carefully. In case you start experiencing nausea, fever, sore throat, cough and muscle pain, you should immediately phone your doctor and seek their advice.