How To Relocate During Covid?
Covid has severely struck millions of lives across the globe and continues to do so because of our negligence and recklessness. Unfortunately, the times are such that a little bit of carelessness will result in some adverse outcomes. That is why political leaders, celebrities, and scholarly people are requesting their followers and well-wishers to follow all the appropriate covid guidelines and apply safety measures to stay protected.
In between this, if you are thinking of relocating to a new place and that plan seems impossible to postpone, you must follow specific precautionary guidelines to ensure your and your family’s safety. Toi help you relocate and abide by all covid protocols, we have made a Guide To Moving Homes During The Coronavirus Pandemic that will help you learn what to do and not do while relocating.
Steps To Follow At The Time Of Relocation Amidst Covid
- Call for professional packers & movers:
During this time of global health crisis, it is always better to take help from someone experienced at the task than by yourself, where the chances of contracting the risk are higher. That is why, when you are planning to relocate at this time, you must call professional packers and movers to assist you from packing to delivery.
With packers and movers, you do not have to worry even about a single thing because they are there to do everything on your behalf while taking precautions at their best. Meanwhile, your task will be to hire the best and renowned movers who take all the necessary precautions while working and whose staff live under safe and non-contaminated conditions/areas of habitat.
Before moving, you must know before moving what restrictions are there on movement both at the place you’re leaving and your destination. And, inform your packers and movers about the same, so that there’s no hustle at the end. When they arrive at your place of leaving, you must also cross-check whether the staff is wearing masks or not, their equipment & their vehicles are adequately sanitized or not, and if social distancing followed.
As a precaution, you can provide them with sanitization and stay away from the place they are working to maintain social distance. This will also help the movers work efficiently amongst themselves. Once everything is packed, sanitize every item from the outside before loading and do the same at the time of unloading at your destination.
- Rail, Road, or Air, which is the safest transport means:
All traveling modes carry some risk of the infection. But, travel by road is still the safest of the three. Although, you must decide the means of transport depending on the distance and cost of traveling. If your new place is in another state and traveling there by road will take much longer than train or flight, you must choose between rail or air transport.
The rail or airfare may cost a bit higher at this time, given the sanitization and other preventive measures the respective governing authorities implemented to ensure safe travel for passengers. However, you must not forget to keep your covid safety kit handy and practice social distancing.
Even if you choose to travel by road for a long distance, select an appropriate hotel to rest or stay overnight. Select that hotel where you will find compliance with all the necessary covid protocols.
- Personal protective equipment to carry while traveling:
A handful of masks, a few pairs of gloves, a few bottles of disinfectant sprays, and a few pet bottles of hand sanitizers is a must when you are traveling to your new location. Keep your covid safety kit handy every time.
When you stop at any location for food or use the restroom, first check whether proper sanitization arrangements are in place or not. Then, if you feel suspicious about safety, leave that place and move ahead, searching for another one.
After completing your work, do not forget to sanitize your hands. And, avoid touching everyday things, like doorknobs, taps, etc. Throughout the journey, do not touch any part of your face. If urgent, sanitize your hands nicely and then touch.
Try to make food yourself at home before leaving and keep an ample stock of ready-to-eat snacks, chocolates, mouth-fresheners, water, and soft drinks so that you do not have to buy those from the roadside stalls.
The Closing Thought
Irrespective of your travel method, vital personal hygiene and mask-wearing is a must no matter what happens. Remember that one’s safety lies in their own hands. Suppose you diligently follow all the covid friendly rules and regulations stipulated by the government and WHO. In that case, others will do the same by seeing you do it because followers are in thousands, but leaders just a few.
Author Bio:
Hanna Flores is a passionate blogger. She loves to share her thoughts, ideas, and experiences with the world through blogging. Hanna Flores is associated with News Stoner, World News Inn & Exclusive Rights, WorthyToShare.
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