{"id":1829,"date":"2022-01-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/uncategorized\/staying-covid-safe-while-travelling-for-work\/"},"modified":"2022-07-19T05:42:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T05:42:34","slug":"staying-covid-safe-travelling-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/staying-covid-safe-travelling-work","title":{"rendered":"Staying COVID Safe While Travelling for Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1829\" class=\"elementor elementor-1829\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-625498d8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"625498d8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-567ff2be\" data-id=\"567ff2be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff751ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ff751ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">For the last two years<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> COVID-19 has interrupted <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">not only our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ability to travel for fun and to see family, it\u2019s also put a stop to business travel<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Never ending cancellations<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">of face-to-face meetings<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">, conferences, and conventions<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">can make it feel like we\u2019re not as productive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> And while we\u2019ve all gotten used to meeting via video call there\u2019s nothing quite like being in the same room<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217829776 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">with someone to really get things done!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> global <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">vaccine <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">rollout <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">has led<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> to the reopening of borders, easing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">restrictions, and a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> slow return <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">of business travel to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">pre-COVID<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> levels. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">As we try to get back to face-to-face business, travellers<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">must<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> ensure safety and security procedures are in place as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">business travel now comes with a whole new raft of concerns. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259963445 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">According to a Global Business Travel Association poll, 62% of companies have changed travel safety and security policies for their employees, and 55% have introduced new travel approval procedures.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to help ensure a safe and secure trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prepare ahead of time<\/span><\/b><span 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Also, be sure to check the COVID-19 vaccination and PCR testing requirements of the airline as well as the place you&#8217;ll be visiting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make use of technology<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Some states have launched their own COVID-19 mobile apps for safe check-ins, proof of vaccination, and contact tracking to assist in monitoring and mitigating transmission. By downloading them ahead of time, you can ensure that you have the most up-to-date knowledge and information specific to your destination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hotel safety guidelines<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While the hospitality industry is prioritising COVID-19 safety practices, business travellers are still solely responsible for their own protection. Choose accommodation with flexible booking options and a good cancellation policy, as COVID-19 regulations are constantly changing. In terms of hygiene, look at individual hotel safety guidelines, such as mandatory masks, social distancing measures, sanitisation frequency, and contactless check-ins. It doesn\u2019t hurt to take a peek at recent online reviews to make sure that COVID safety measures are being followed by the hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Travel insurance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether you\u2019re travelling domestically or internationally, check-in with your employer if they provide COVID-19 travel insurance for business travel. This can be from a private insurance firm or a package from the airline with which you are travelling. Specific COVID-19 travel insurance covers hospitalisation charges, overseas hospital confinement benefits, 24-hour phone helpline, and referral services, which your private travel insurance or credit card might not cover.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flying interstate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inquire with your airline ahead of time for price waivers or cancellations, due to the frequent changes in travel requirements, especially if you&#8217;re going to a different state or territory. At the airport, instead of using traditional boarding passes, use an electronic or contactless mobile pass that you can scan and display to the airport staff.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implement best COVID-19 hygiene practice<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even if you\u2019re fully vaccinated (and boosted), you still need to follow precautions and practice good hand hygiene to stay safe and healthy. Always keep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=DATA4121%7CWIPE2019%7CWIPE2023%7CWIPE6096%7CWIPE6097%7CWIPE6098\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antibacterial wipes<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u202f&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=SOAP0071%7CCLEA9996%7CSOAP0106%7CSOAP9651%7CSOAP0560%7CSOAP0008%7CSOAP0200%7CSOAP0078%7CSOAP9904%7CSOAP9902%7CSOAP9903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hand sanitiser<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u202f&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=&amp;productCodes=SAFE2130%7CSAFE2032%7CSAFE2103%7CSAFE2014%7CSAFE2015%7CSAFE4054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">face masks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, or\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/cleaning-supplies\/hand-cleansers-and-soaps\/Return-To-Work-Personal-Kit-SAFE0012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">personal travel kit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fto feel safer while travelling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Attending conferences and conventions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guidelines for in-person gatherings can change at any time depending on the state\u2019s public health and safety guidelines. 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Never ending cancellations of face-to-face meetings, conferences, and conventions can make it feel like we\u2019re not as productive. 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