As a result, what blows out of the vents is pretty fresh. This strategy also keeps the air around you moving faster, meaning there's less time for you to inhale any possible germs in the cabin, according to Dr. Jacobson. Still, if the person sitting next to you is coughing and sneezing, it's best to wear a mask. The filtration system can only do so much in that instance.
If you can, Dr. Russo suggests eating before you get to the airport to lessen the number of times you'll need to remove your mask when you're around other people. If you need to dine at the airport, Dr. Schaffner recommends looking for seating away from crowded areas.
Dr. Schaffner and Dr. Russo recommend getting the updated COVID-19 vaccine about two weeks before your trip. 'It's a good strategy,' Dr. Russo says. It usually takes 14 days or so for your body to build up immunity to COVID after getting vaccinated.
Experts say you're more likely to get COVID when in close proximity to others. Thus, practicing good hand hygiene, such as frequent hand washing, is essential to reducing transmission risks.
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