I've had a few parent inquiries as it relates to the Coronavirus and what contingencies are in place for our trip. Obviously, we are keeping an eye on the situation, and we want to be sure that the health and safety of our students and chaperones is a top priority.
A few parents have asked, but at this point, there are no plans to cancel the trip. While it is important to take the spread of the virus seriously, I also think that perspective is important as well. New viruses can be disconcerting, but basic hygiene is the best prevention. You are still far more likely to catch the flu, and the flu is still far more dangerous statistically than the Coronavirus (but I'll bet many of us did not get the flu vaccine this season, and aren't as concerned with catching the flu).
As far as actual travel is concerned, currently, there are no travel restrictions within the U.S. on domestic flights. If any of that changes in the coming weeks, we'll be sure to let you know.
In the meantime, here are some steps NationsClassroom are taking to be as proactive as possible:
1) NationsClassroom provides Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes on every bus
2) They have added on to the packing list to bring hand sanitizer and optional face masks (however, masks are only for people who are sick already, and want to help minimize spreading germs. Masks are not for the currently healthy and do not protect the well from getting sick!)
3) Tour Managers, Guides and Chaperones will remind bus leaders to have students wash their hands prior to eating and at every bathroom break.
We also will encourage travelers to follow the CDC guidelines of prevention below:
We will keep a watchful eye on the situation and plan accordingly. I'm looking forward to a great trip, with healthy happy students - and I hope you are too! I will be sending an email with some suggestions on how to stay healthy before and during the trip in the next day or two. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
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